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Corporate Rotational Programs for Engineers Britta Jost – Caterpillar Inc.

This session by Britta Jost from Caterpillar Inc. delves into the world of corporate rotational programs for engineers. Understand the benefits, pitfalls, and variations of such programs. Gain insights into Caterpillar's Engineering Rotational Program and engage in an open discussion on rotational programs. Discover how these programs help in building a technical foundation, broad exposure to various functions, developing an enterprise perspective, networking, and enhancing pride and engagement. Dive into the challenges like talent loss, steep learning curves, and potential delays in advancement. Explore variations in program structures and the possibilities for training, mentoring, and social events. Unveil how Caterpillar's Leadership & Technical Development Program molds future technical leaders across various functional tracks like Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, and more. Get a glimpse into the structured rotations, continuous training, coaching, and mentoring offered in these leadership programs. With customizable rotation opportunities and integrated core training, these programs pave the way for a successful engineering career.

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Corporate Rotational Programs for Engineers Britta Jost – Caterpillar Inc.

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  1. Corporate Rotational Programs for EngineersBritta Jost – Caterpillar Inc.

  2. Outline • Speaker background and experience • Benefits of a rotational program • Pitfalls of rotational programs • Variations on rotational programs • Caterpillar’s Rotational Program • Open discussion on rotational programs

  3. Britta Jost – Caterpillar Inc.

  4. Rotational Programs for Engineers • Any program where a new hire is exposed to multiple, planned job changes in the beginning of their career • Survey – does your company have a rotational program for new hire engineers?

  5. Benefits of Rotational Programs • Begin building technical foundation • Create broad exposure to company, including other functions • Develop enterprise perspective • Begin network building • Build pride and engagement • Recruiting benefit

  6. Which attributes do you perceive as the most attractive? Select up to 3

  7. Which attributes do you perceive as the most attractive? Select up to 3

  8. Pitfalls of Rotational Programs • Expense – loss of talent before benefit is realized • Steep learning curve • Need for more permanent talent now • Possible delay of early advancement • Mismatch between business needs vs. employee desire

  9. Variations of Rotational Programs • All or some new hires enter a formal program • Hired into specific group vs. hired into a pool • Report to work director vs. report to central administrative group • Length of program • Rotation selection by employee, manager, or predetermined

  10. Additional possibilities • Training • Committees • Social Events • Physical Relocation • Newsletter • Mentoring (formal or informal)

  11. Caterpillar’s Engineering Rotational Program

  12. Leadership & Technical Development Program • Caterpillar’s Leadership and Technical Development Program (LTDP) provides the foundation for the future success of Caterpillar product and process technical leaders • Six Functional tracks: • Product Development • Manufacturing Engineering • Metallurgical Engineering • Welding Engineering • Supply Chain Management • Environment, Industrial Health, & Safety

  13. This community includes: • Design • Development • Test • Simulation • Purchased parts technical support • Maintenance and product/customer support of Caterpillar product in • Research • New Product Introduction • Continuous Product Improvement

  14. Product Development Track Overview • 3 - 6 month rotation design, test, development, or simulation (depending on hiring responsibilities) • Two, 3 month rotations encompassing the full product lifecycle • 3 month cross-functional rotation (e.g. manufacturing, purchasing) Continuous Training • Program Length: Average of 12 -18 months • Rotation Length: Flexible, based on Business Requirements and Individual’s background • Rotation opportunities tailored to intended job responsibilities • Integrated Core Training • Coaching and Mentoring • Graduate to hiring group for typical 3-year assignment

  15. Leadership & Technical Development Program • Caterpillar’s Leadership and Technical Development Program (LTDP) provides the foundation for the future success of Caterpillar product and process technical leaders • Six Functional tracks: • Product Development • Manufacturing Engineering • Metallurgical Engineering • Welding Engineering • Supply Chain Management • Environment, Industrial Health, & Safety

  16. Manufacturing Engineering Track Overview Graduate Placement Rotation 2 Rotation 3 Rotation 1 Continuous Training • 3-year program • Assignments based on business requirements and an individual’s development needs • Integrated Training • Coaching and Mentoring • Graduate placement made on business requirements and an individual’s preference • Three Rotation Assignments Include: • 1-Year in Manufacturing Engineering • 1-Year in Operations Supervision • 1-Year in a cross-functional area including: • Quality • Purchasing • Supply Chain Management • Logistics

  17. Leadership & Technical Development Program • Caterpillar’s Leadership and Technical Development Program (LTDP) provides the foundation for the future success of Caterpillar product and process technical leaders • Six Functional tracks: • Product Development • Manufacturing Engineering • Metallurgical Engineering • Welding Engineering • Supply Chain Management • Environment, Industrial Health, & Safety

  18. Metallurgical Engineering Track Overview Graduate Placement Rotation 2 Rotation 1 Continuous Training • 3-year program • Assignments based on business requirements and an individual’s development needs • Integrated Training • Coaching and Mentoring • Graduate placement made on business requirements and an individual’s preference • Two Rotation Assignments Include: • 18-months in product engineering, including: • Failure analysis, research, or development • 18-months in process engineering, including: • Heat treating, casting, coatings, or supplier development

  19. Program Events • Informational Meetings • Social and Networking Events • Summit Week • Overview of Caterpillar • Regional Facility Tours • Exposure to Senior Leadership Program events area integrated with the other Leadership and Technical Development Program tracks to build relationships between product development and production systems.

  20. Harness your leadership skills and foster your team building skills through: • Safety and Sustainability • Community Involvement • Informational Meeting • Recognition • Social • Engineering & Manufacturing Times newsletter • Recruiting & Hosting Volunteer Leadership Committees

  21. Open discussion on rotational programs

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