Skillbridge - Fellowship

Career Area: Students and Graduates 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. Skillbridge - Fellowship Participates in a structured program with Caterpillar and administrated in most cases by Hiring Our Heroes. In the program you will be supporting a variety of business functions including, but not limited to, Engineering, Digital, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Human Resources. Assigned for a period of 30-120 days (Military Chain of Command Approval required) to perform project-based work and contributes to initiatives that drive operational excellence, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness. Applications for this program must include a resume and cover letter. The cover letter must explain military transition, program approval status (if known), locations of interest, and roles of interest. Applications received without this information will not be considered. What you will do: •    Assisting with the analysis, development, and implementation of new or improved processes, products, or systems across functions.  •    Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support projects, solve problems, and deliver business outcomes. •    Supporting planning, execution, and continuous improvement of business operations, processes, or programs. •    Helping identify, analyze, and resolve operational or technical issues using structured problem-solving approaches.  •    Contributing to the development of policies, procedures, or documentation to support business objectives. •    Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to support decision-making and continuous improvement. Degree Requirement Military training and/or College degree Must be approved for the Skillbridge program Skills required for Skillbridge opportunities: Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.    Level Working Knowledge: •    Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. •    Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. •    Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. •    Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. •    Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. Teamwork: Knowledge of the necessity and value of teamwork; ability to work cooperatively towards shared goals and support others at all levels.    Level Working Knowledge: •    Explains own role and responsibility within team. •    Actively participates in team meetings. •    Shares information, knowledge, and experiences openly and proactively. •    Describes team mission and objectives in the context of results to be achieved. •    Demonstrates open, friendly, accepting, and supportive behaviors with team members. Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.    Level Working Knowledge: •    Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people. •    Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions. •    Provides examples of shifting from task to task. •    Identifies and considers alternative