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Caterpillar Inc. · 14 hours ago

Engineering Project Team Leader - Engine Systems

Sanford, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$126K/yr - $189K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating stronger, more sustainable communities. They are seeking an Engineering Project Team Leader to guide a team of engineers in New Product Introduction initiatives and Continuous Process Improvement projects, ensuring products meet quality, speed, and cost expectations.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Empower, mentor, and lead a team of engineers, fostering their growth and providing expert technical guidance in a non-supervisory leadership role

Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams within the NPI environment, ensuring smooth and effective project execution

Clearly communicate project objectives and tasks, while actively soliciting insights and feedback from team members to drive success

Skillfully interpret and convey customer, management, and team input, both verbal and non-verbal, to inform project decisions

Represent the team as a confident spokesperson in high-level meetings with various levels of management, articulating project progress and requirements

Play a key role in shaping the multi-generational product strategy, aligning program scope with long-term goals for sustained success

Offer invaluable technical expertise across diverse projects, contributing to their overall excellence and innovation

Spearhead and coordinate essential processes within the design team, including thorough design reviews, NPI initiatives, resolution of factory and product reliability issues, and proactive cost management and reduction efforts

Qualification

Engine design expertiseProduct design experienceProject managementTroubleshooting skillsConstruction product knowledgeSkid Steer Loaders knowledgeCompact Track Loaders knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsMentoring skills

Required

Degree requirement: bachelor's degree in engineering or materials science

Technical Excellence: Demonstrates strong expertise in engine and installation design, applying analytical skills and design software to resolve complex technical issues related to quality, speed, and cost. Shares technical knowledge across teams to drive effective solutions and continuous improvement

Project Management: Proven ability to perform complex assignments, directly related to either NPI or CPI and able prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills are required. Willing and able to collaborate with international teams in various time zones

Product Design and Development: Experience with construction products or heavy equipment design and applications. Proven ability to execute a robust design process taking designs from concept to production fully validated to meet all requirements

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Effectively communicates complex technical information and solutions to internal and external customers for problem resolution. Leverages hands-on experience to diagnose and resolve issues as needed