Engineering Project Team Leader

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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.

The Large Power System Division currently has an open Engineering Project Team Leader position located in Lafayette, IN. The position is focused on the product maintenance / development / quality / performance of Air Valves. The successful candidate will successfully manage NTI/NPI/CPI/Maintenance work within the Air Shutoff, Wastegate, Compressor Bypass, and Sequential Valve design control.

Role Definition:

As the Engineering Lead on this team, you will be responsible for reacting and responding to the needs of the business while managing their own development, knowledge and skill. The lead engineer will focus on AoS, cost reduction, technology development, and standard work. Additionally, up to 50% of this assignment will be as an individual contributor, bringing technical expertise to projects within the team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop project scope to address business challenges and opportunities.

• Coordinating resources across the businesses with sales and marketing, product development groups, value chain and manufacturing.

• Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems.

• Directing project staffing; motivating and developing project team and team members.

Degree Requirement:

Degree required in an accredited Engineering, Technology, or Materials Science curriculum.

Skill Descriptors:

Influencing Through Expertise: Extensive knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.

Project Management: Expert knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product management environment.

Product Design and Development: Extensive knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Expertise in:

  • Design, maintenance, and assurance of supply

  • Cost and delivery, specifically for air valves on large engines consumed globally

  • Developing and coaching a team of engineers both on & offsite

  • Delivering sound technical decisions to meet metrics under minimal guidance

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Lafayette, IN

• Less than 10% travel possible – domestic or international

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Summary Pay Range:

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

Posting Dates:

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.

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