Engineering Project Team Leadr
Caterpillar
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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.
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Caterpillar is seeking an Engineering Project Team Leader within the Motor Grader Engineering Hydraulic Installation Team in Earthmoving Division. In this dynamic position, you will lead a talented team of engineers, guiding them through New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) projects. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring our products meet and exceed expectations in terms of scope, quality, speed, and cost across various machine platforms. If you thrive in a non-supervisory leadership role where you can drive forward-thinking solutions, this is the opportunity for you!
What you can look forward to in this role:
- Act as design control owner delegate, resolving any engineering-related questions related to parts within design control.
- Empower, coach, and lead a team of engineers, fostering their growth and knowledge in product development and customer needs.
- Deliver smooth project execution with respect to requirements including time, cost, and quality and when necessary, escalating problems to leaders or impacted areas.
- Monitor and continuously improve product development processes utilizing lean principles.
- Play a key role in shaping the multi-generational product strategy, aligning program scope with long-term goals for sustained success.
- Spearhead and coordinate essential collaboration within the value stream to proactively mitigate risks, manage costs, and resolve issues.
- Manage self-development, continuously learning through experience, an understanding the customers’ needs and application of the product or process, as well as keeping up with technology.
What you will bring to the position:
- Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or Agricultural engineering required.
- Technical Excellence: Candidate must have strong analytical skills and capability to execute engineering process and tools, such as DFMEA, APQP, Creo and TeamCenter. Incumbent will develop and provide solutions for significant technical issues related to quality, velocity, and cost objectives.
- Project Management: Proven ability to perform complex assignments, 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.
- Project Design and Development: Extensive knowledge of construction products and demonstrated ability to execute product development design processes and knowledge and adherence to standards.
- Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information and solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
Top Candidates for this position may also have:
- Demonstrated skills around managing vision and purpose, decision quality, and negotiating.
- Demonstrated skills in technical project management, development of product, internal and external requirements management, and cost-value management.
- Strong knowledge of Motor Graders Products.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic installation design.
Additional Information:
- Location: Peoria, IL
- Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify.
- 10% of travel, including international is expected
- ISE assignment is not available for this position.
How we support you (Employee benefits)
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career including the potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing positions. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a very generous yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacations and paid holidays (Prorated based on hire date). Safety is a top priority at Caterpillar, we provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants.
The power of everyone
At Caterpillar, we believe that each person is unique and valued. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the community where we live and work. To learn more about Caterpillar please visit: www.Caterpillar.com
Posting Dates:
July 18, 2024 - August 3, 2024Any 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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