Product Change Coordinator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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 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.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborating with manufacturing and product engineers to provide timely release and implementation of new engines, major product updates and miscellaneous changes.
• Establishing priorities and coordinating efforts of the change control team responsible for processing product changes, establishing manufacturing effective dates, creating process instructions, and alignment of production order releasing activities.
• Manage team of 3-5 employees in the US and India.
• Manage deliverables and budget of offsite contract resources.
• Providing specialized expertise and consultation to several product change control groups regarding release practices.
• Ensuring adherence to Caterpillar and Industry standards and processes including ODS/CDSA cycle time calculations, Engineering Change Management, New Product Introduction,
• Assisting in Virtual Build and Model Review processes.
• Interfacing with other facility and legacy ERP/MES systems (CAPP+, SAP, etc.) in addition to our own (PLEX, MAMM, EOMP).

What You Will Have: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 of change of control and consequences of lack of control.
• Identifies common 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: Level Basic Understanding:

• Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
• Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
• Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.
• Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function

Manufacturing Processes: Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes functional areas in a manufacturing facility.
• Describes the roles and responsibilities of manufacturing areas and staff.
• Identifies major phases and activities associated with a manufacturing cycle.
• Obtains and interprets high-level manufacturing flow and documentation.

Planning and Organizing: Level Basic Understanding:

• Seeks help to modify priorities as new information surfaces or conditions change.
• Demonstrates the ability to estimate the time and resources required to complete tasks.
• Identifies own key assignments, schedules, and process steps.
• Applies the concept of 'critical path' in order to complete work in a timely manner and keep larger tasks on track.

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance is not available
• Sponsorship is available

Caterpillar Inc.

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 helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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.Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

September 2, 2026 - September 8, 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.