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About this 2027 Entry Level Lean Facilitator role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · San Diego, California

Career Area:

Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About the Role:

This position supports, teaches and leads projects using Lean, Six Sigma and project management methodologies to achieve organizational goals. The incumbent collaborates closely with Lean Advisors, and supports discussions and workshops with design engineering, operations, supply chain and other business areas. 


What You Will Do:

  • Promote Lean culture and support in developing customized Lean training programs.
  • Assisting in employing Six Sigma methodology and analytics into organizational operations to meet business goals and objective.
  • Support in design and development of Six Sigma program strategies and goals, including supporting dashboard and tools creation for tracking purposes.
  • Providing assistance in the implementation of Sigma project portfolios to achieve measurable business process improvements.
  • Participating in planning, developing and implementing Six Sigma projects to meet specific quality and performance standards. Document project meetings, particularly status reports on deliverables and next steps.
  • Document and distributes suggestions and ideas, with supporting detail.
  • Helps identify local key players and decision makers.
  • Identifies the main processes for which the group is responsible.
  • Demonstrates the ability to improve on ways of doing things.
  • Applies the concept of continuous improvement to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
  • Seeks help to implement ideas for process improvement for the group.

    

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or similar
  • Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills
  •  Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
  • Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
  •  Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ​Basic knowledge of 6 Sigma and Lean process training and project experiences

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$77,264.00 - $115,896.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

October 27, 2026 - December 30, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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About Caterpillar

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the

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