Caterpillar Inc. · 13 hours ago
Senior Engineering Project Team Leader
Denison, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$148K/yr - $222K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on building sustainable communities through innovation and progress. The Senior Engineering Project Team Leader will act as the primary technical owner for assigned surface rock drill projects, leading cross-functional teams to ensure project success while maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop Project Scope to address business challenges and opportunities
Lead a cross functional team to deliver technical content of NPI programs
Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems
Direct project staffing; motivating and developing project team and team members
Interact with Commercial, and other process partners to establish product requirements
Facilitating design decisions amongst the L4 system teams
Provide Engineering support to Internal / External BIQ Processes
Interact with dealers and customers during customer site, and factory visits
Ensure that safety and regulations for the drills are in compliance
Support the technical steward in the development of machine MGPPs
Provide support to manufacturing as needed
Provide field support when required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum
Leads cross-functional teams assembled for the purpose of product design and development
Proficient in Teamcenter
Proficient in multiple systems (hydraulic, electrical, etc) and familiar with machine or component design
Advises engineering teams on selecting, evaluating, and implementing the most effective technical solutions
Engages the right SMEs to quickly resolve complex technical issues and maintain project momentum
Mentors engineers to strengthen technical depth and improve solution quality across the team
Coaches teams in structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and solution design
Delivers sound, data driven solutions to moderately complex technical challenges
Holds self and others accountable for maintaining high technical standards and performance
Leads multiple high‑risk, high‑cost engineering projects involving diverse cross‑functional stakeholders
Coaches teams to maintain clear, consistent communication and alignment across all project partners
Tracks project health, monitors critical path activities, and escalates risks proactively
Consults on planning and execution strategies for high‑impact projects, including scope, resources, and risk mitigation
Develops and manages engineering project budgets, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with business goals
Fosters a collaborative work environment across the organization
Serves as a leader in organization-wide initiatives that require cross-functional teams
Coaches team leaders on issues, problems, and solution methods
Assesses operational and business impact of system or equipment failures to drive prioritization and response
Resolves complex, high‑impact technical issues across machines, systems, and integrated technologies
Analyzes performance trends and maintenance history to identify chronic issues and drive corrective action
Coaches engineers on diagnosing and resolving integration, communication, and configuration issues
Applies structured diagnostic methods to quickly isolate root causes and identify solutions
Uses advanced tools and techniques to troubleshoot uncommon or performance‑critical problems
Leads the creation, documentation, and management of detailed requirement sets for engineering projects
Ensures timely delivery of all requirement‑related milestones, reviews, and deliverables
Produces clear functional, technical, and information requirement documentation to guide development
Uses modeling and diagramming tools to maintain full requirement traceability
Translates VOC into actionable Level‑6 product requirements that reflect customer expectations
Facilitates discussions to evaluate trade‑offs and align stakeholders on final requirement decisions
Preferred
Knowledge in machine design and/or machine system design
Knowledge in multiple system engineering (i.e., structures and hydraulics)
Previous knowledge in the NPI Processes
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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