CPI Coordinator/continuous improvement coordinator

Job Title: CPI CoordinatorPay Rate: $37/hr on W2 (all inclusive)Location: Lafayette, INDuration: 12 Months (potential to Extension/Conversion)Client: Caterpillar Job Description:Summary:The Engineering CPI Coordinator is responsible for overall coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of CPI and LEPI initiatives for the G3500 platform. This role provides oversight, guidance and support across L3 and L4 engineering teams, ensuring projects are planned effectively, tracked accurately, and closed in alignment with commitments. The role also serves as a key interface between engineering, product management, and customer support organizations.Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:• Provide high-level oversight and management of all G3500 CPI and LEPI projects working across G3500 platform to identify resource needs and provide project support• Facilitate alignment across L3 and L4 teams to meet committed timelines and accelerate issue resolution• Serve as a long-term coordinator of the CPI process ensuring projects are launched correctly with clear ownership and defined project plans within 30 days of root cause identification• Maintain and update the CPI project list and supporting tools while monitoring project status relative to DMAIC phase, milestones, and target closure dates• Identify at-risk or overdue projects and drive re-planning and elimination of default or placeholder project dates to ensure all projects have credible plans• MyCPI system management ensuring correct charge numbers, sponsors, serial numbers, project plans, banner dates, dealer visibility and model data are accurate, current and updated monthly• Develop and maintain a standard MyCPI checklist for each project phase• Lead preparation for and participate in key CPI meetings including weekly CPI status updates, IRL meetings, customer service and supply chain focused meetings, closure documentation and reviews• Ensure project leads are prepared to present or provide coverage when neededDrive effective discussion on all active G3500 CPI, LEPI, and NPI projectsCoordinate Goal 1 (quarterly) and Goal 2 (semi-annual) project planningReview A & B risk projects for readiness and schedule credibilityIdentify projects approaching or exceeding 600 days and manage exception planningPrepare concise materials for leadership reviews, including one-page summariesProvide data, summaries, and recommendations to support platform leadership commitment and escalation decisionsEducation/Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology required. • 2-4 years experience required.

Created: 2026-05-09