Caterpillar Inc. · 22 hours ago
Senior Engineering Project Team Lead
Washington, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $222K/yr
5+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is a global leader in engineering and manufacturing, dedicated to building sustainable communities. The Senior Engineering Project Team Lead will provide technical leadership for the D6 tractor model, overseeing product development and ensuring engineering integrity throughout its lifecycle. This role involves collaboration across teams to meet performance targets and influence product strategy for future developments.
ConstructionManufacturingMechanical EngineeringMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end product development, from concept through validation, using Lean Product and Process Development (LPPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) methodologies
Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate across the organization to ensure effective product development and a strong D6 product to the market
Own tractor-level technical specifications and ensuring strong engineering rigor across design, analysis, and testing
Drive program execution to meet performance, reliability, durability, cost, and schedule targets for the D6 and associated NPI programs
Lead product health and continuous improvement, including lifecycle support and quality improvements for both legacy and current D6 models
Partner with global manufacturing operations to enable smooth production ramp‑up and ongoing build quality across worldwide facilities
Own accountability for model specific product cost and work to achieve line of sight to LCP cost targets at each facility
Influence product strategy and vision for the D6 and related tractor systems, guiding the direction of current and future MTP programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields
Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges
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
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
Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams
Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project
Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production
Preferred
Proven ability to foster a highly collaborative, inclusive team culture and navigate complex issues
Strong understanding of Caterpillar's NPI process
Proficiency in key engineering systems such as TeamCenter, HVC, PPRD, my‑NPI, and Vis‑View
Solid knowledge of engineering design, check, and release workflow process
Experience with LPPD, and working knowledge of LPPD practices, FEA, and FMEA methods
Practical machine operation experience
Track‑type tractor test experience
Track-type tractor system design experience
Demonstrated business acumen, including cost, pricing, margins, OPACC, and NPV analysis
Familiarity with machine‑level service activities, the Caterpillar dealer network, and SIS Web
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
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
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Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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