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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.

職務概要（JOB PURPOSE）

エンジニアとして、コンソールシステム、樹脂部品、薄板板金部品、および関連コンポーネントの設計・開発・評価活動を担当していただきます。

本ポジションでは、新製品開発および現行製品改善活動において、サプライヤーと密接に連携しながら、設計開発、製造工程の確認、サプライヤー監査（Audit）、CPPD活動などを推進し、品質・性能・生産性の向上に貢献していただきます。

職務内容（JOB DUTIES）

サプライヤー、品質部門、製造部門、およびグローバルエンジニアリングチームと協力しながら、コンソールシステムおよび関連部品の開発を推進します。

主な業務内容は以下の通りです。

• コンソールシステムおよび関連コンポーネントの設計・開発
• 樹脂部品、薄板板金部品、機能部品の要求仕様策定および設計レビュー
• サプライヤーと連携した製品開発、技術課題解決、および評価活動の推進
• サプライヤー監査、製造工程レビュー、CPPD活動の実施
• 品質問題の原因分析および是正活動の推進
• 関係部門と連携した新製品開発、既存製品改善、品質向上およびコスト低減活動

本ポジションでは、樹脂部品設計、板金部品設計、製造工程、およびサプライヤーマネジメントに関する幅広い知識と実践力が求められます。

求められるスキル（Skill Descriptors）

技術力（Technical Expertise）

• 樹脂部品設計、射出成形技術、および薄板板金設計に関する知識
• Design for Manufacturability（DFM）に関する知識と実践経験
• サプライヤー監査や製造工程評価の経験
• データ分析、原因解析、および技術的問題解決能力
• 要求仕様管理および評価検証活動の経験

協調性・コミュニケーション能力（Collaboration and Communication）

• サプライヤーおよび関係部門との協業を推進する能力
• 優れたコミュニケーション能力および調整力
• CPPD活動や品質改善活動を主導した経験
• 技術的な意思決定を支援し、開発活動を推進できる能力

継続的な学習姿勢（Continuous Learning）

• 樹脂技術、製造工法、および品質向上活動に対する継続的な学習意欲
• 新しい技術や製造手法への適応力
• 継続改善および業務プロセス向上への高い意識

その他（Others）

• 勤務地：兵庫県明石市
• 原則として週5日出社勤務

JOB PURPOSE:

As an Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of console systems, plastic components, sheet metal components, and related parts.

In this role, you will support both new product development and current product improvement activities. Working closely with suppliers, you will lead design and development activities, manufacturing process reviews, supplier audits, and CPPD initiatives to improve product quality, performance, and manufacturing capability. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and cost-effective solutions that meet customer and business requirements.

JOB DUTIES:

The incumbent will work closely with suppliers, manufacturing teams, quality organizations, and global engineering teams to develop console systems and related components that achieve Caterpillar requirements for quality, performance, manufacturability, and cost.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the design and development of console systems and related Operator Station components.
• Develop product requirements and conduct design reviews for plastic, sheet metal, and functional components.
• Collaborate with suppliers to drive product development, validation activities, and technical issue resolution.
• Conduct supplier audits, manufacturing process reviews, and CPPD activities to improve product and process quality.
• Investigate product quality issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with purchasing, quality, manufacturing, and global engineering teams to support new product development, product improvements, quality enhancement, and cost reduction initiatives.

This role requires a strong understanding of plastic component development, sheet metal design, manufacturing processes, supplier management, and quality systems.

Skill Descriptors:

Technical Expertise:

• Experience in plastic component design, injection molding processes, and sheet metal component development.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling considerations, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience conducting supplier audits and manufacturing process assessments.
• Strong skills in data analysis, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
• Experience managing technical requirements and validation activities.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Ability to effectively collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting CPPD activities and supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Ability to influence technical discussions and drive development activities to completion.

Continuous Learning:

• Commitment to developing expertise in plastic technologies, manufacturing processes, and Operator Station components.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and supplier development challenges.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Others

• Location: Akashi, Japan
• This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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