Manager Product Control
Job in
Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas, 78156, USA
Listed on 2026-09-05
Listing for:
Caterpillar, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Seguin, Texas
Full time
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** Career Area:*
* Manufacturing
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* Job Description:
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* ** 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 IPSD*
* Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar's company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future
** Role Definition*
* We are seeking a
** Product Control Manager
** position. This person will build, enhance, and maintain manufacturing process instructions, changes, and releases in factory MES. Manages the team responsible for tracking product and process changes, process analytics, process work instructions, and production order releasing.
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* What You Will Do:
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* + Collaborating with manufacturing and product engineers to providetimelyrelease and implementation of newengines, major productupdatesand miscellaneous changes.
+ Establishing priorities and coordinating efforts of the change control team responsible for processing product changes,establishingmanufacturing effective dates, creating process instructions,and alignment of production order releasing activities.
+ Manage team of 3-5 employees in the USand India.
+ Manage deliverablesand budgetofoffsitecontract resources.
+ Providingspecializedexpertiseand consultationtoseveral product change control groupsregardingreleasepractices.
+ Ensuring adherence to Caterpillar and Industry standards and processes including ODS/CDSAcycle time calculations, Engineering Change Management, New Product Introduction,
+ Assisting in Virtual Buildand Model Review processes.
+ Interfacing with other facilityand legacy ERP/MES systems (CAPP+, SAP,etc.) in addition to our own (PLEX, MAMM, EOMP).
** What
You Will Have:
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* ** Change Control - MFG:
** Knowledge of the processes and procedures by which a change is identified, evaluated, approved, monitored and documented; ability to manage changes in the production environment and processes effectively.
Level Basic Understanding:
+ Explains the basic purpose ofchange ofcontrol and consequences of lack of control.
+ Identifiescommon changes to manufacturing equipment,technologies,and systems.
+ Describes the process for introducing any change to a production environment.
+ Describes the associated communication requirements,activities,and authorization levels.
** Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
** Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Basic Understanding:
+ Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
+ Identifiesissues andcommunicateswith others when a decision needs to be made.
+ Names decision makers inownenvironment and cites examples of past decisions.
+ Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function
** Manufacturing Processes:
** Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
Level Basic Understanding:
+ Describes functional areas in a manufacturing facility.
+ Describes the roles and responsibilities of manufacturing areas and staff.
+ Identifiesmajor phases and activities associated with a manufacturing cycle.
+ Obtains and interprets high-level manufacturing flow and documentation.
** Planning and Organizing:
** Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
Level Basic Understanding:
+ Seeks help tomodifypriorities asnew informationsurfaces or conditions change.
+ Demonstrates the ability to estimate the time and resourcesrequiredto complete tasks.
+ Identifiesown key assignments, schedules, and process steps.
+ Applies the concept of 'critical path'in order to complete workin a timely mannerand keep larger tasks on track.
** Additional Information:*
* + Relocationassistanceis not available
+ Sponsorship is available
** Caterpillar Inc.
** is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been…
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