Senior Engineering Project Team Leader

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Role Definition

Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Division (IDT) designs and manufactures mechanical and electric drivetrain components and systems used across a broad range of CAT machines as well as OEM applications. As a Sr. Engineering Project Team Leader, the candidate will support specific projects for product maintenance, continuous product improvement and new product introduction of drivetrain systems utilized in machines and power systems manufactured in various worldwide facilities. Key responsibilities include new product design, analysis, validation planning, factory support, supplier component sourcing/assurance of supply, supplier/assembly quality as well as cost management.

What you will do

• Technical team leadership of 3-5 engineers providing work direction, establishing priorities, project support and coaching/mentoring.

• Manage design responsibility for a family of products focused on Electric Drive motor/generator design and system integration.

• Resource for Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

• Prioritize and complete detailed design activities.

• Collaborate with analysis/simulation and development teams to validate designs.

• Support creation and execution of technical plans to meet project deliverables.

• Collaborate with suppliers and purchasing for component development.

• Perform product maintenance including factory support, sourcing projects and cost reduction initiatives.

• Communicate effectively with coworkers, management and business partners.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.

Skills you must have

• Analytical Thinking : Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

• 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.

• Project Management : 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.

• Managing Multiple Priorities : Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

• Technical Excellence : Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering : Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.

• Product Development Life Cycle - MFG : Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities and deliverables of product development life cycle in manufacturing organizations; ability to bring new or enhanced products to the marketplace.

• Product Testing : Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.

• Troubleshooting Technical Problems : Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

Top Candidates will also have

• Deep technical expertise of Electric Drivetrain components and systems (design/analysis/validation)

• Drivetrain design, development, or product support experience

• Fundamental understanding of key Drivetrain elements (gears, shafts, bearings and oil systems)

• Experienced with requirements management

• FMEA based validation process and planning knowledge

• NPI and/or CPI experience

Additional Information

• This position will close on 02/5/2025

• This position will be primarily located in East Peoria, IL (Building KK)

• Caterpillar embraces flexibility and currently supports a hybrid work model, requiring onsite work 3 days per week

• Domestic relocation is Available

• VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available

• Travel requirements will be less than 10%

Final details

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Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

January 29, 2025 - February 5, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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