Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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.

Caterpillar Inc. has two Motor Grader Machine Systems Integrator positions available. One position will focus on our Mining platform - 14/16/18/24 MG models and the other Construction platform - 140/150/160 & 120 Military. This position is responsible for machine systems integration of current and legacy production Motor Graders.

The Motor Grader Machine Systems Integrator (internally known as Engineering Team Leader) is accountable for the robust integration of all machine systems for superior machine performance, meeting product quality objectives, defining and achieving machine variable cost objectives, and delivering against overall product development project schedules. The holder of this position is responsible for ensuring the individual systems/components are in alignment with product and business requirements. They lead and participate on teams throughout the enterprise, as needed, to make certain the machine is integrated and manufactured to meet customer requirements.

The Machine Systems Integrator will have outstanding technical skill and understanding of systems design interactions, demonstrated by delivering results in technically challenging assignments in design, machine development, research, or component development. This leader must have excellent technical communication skills and demonstrated team leader capability. They must display a strong passion for building a constructive culture within Caterpillar, developing superior products, and continually improving design and development capability.

What You Will Do:

• Work directly with the Machine Technical Lead, machine configuration, system design engineers, and value stream partners to deliver an integrated machine system that meets product and manufacturing requirements.
• Lead weekly collaboration reviews (CPPD) with cross-functional teams ensuring smooth and effective project execution.
• Identify and resolve interface failure modes between systems through collaboration and built-in quality analysis
• Clearly communicate project objectives and tasks, while actively soliciting insights and feedback from team members to drive success.
• Execute essential processes within the design team, including thorough design reviews, resolution of factory and product reliability issues, and proactive cost management and reduction efforts.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Engineering curriculum.
• Industry experience in construction or manufacturing, providing a deep understanding of industry dynamics and challenges for effectively delivering superior Products and Services.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, facilitating effective stakeholder engagement and team collaboration, crucial for Influencing Through Expertise.
• Strong team management skills, evidenced by successful leadership of global teams, a critical requirement for effective Team Leadership in this position.
• Technical Excellence: Candidate must have strong analytical skills and ability to use various design software. Incumbent will develop and provide solutions for significant technical issues related to quality, velocity, and cost objectives.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or machine test.
• Extensive experience with ProE-Creo, Teamcenter Engineering, and Visview or Vis Mock-up tools
• Successful completion of 6 Sigma DMAIC and DMEDI Green Belt training.
• Concurrent Product and Process Design & New Product Introduction experience.
• Project Management training and experience developing schedules.
• Experience with Motor Grader product development in a system design or test team.

Additional Info:

• 10-15% domestic and international travel is expected.
• Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify.
• ISE assignments are not available.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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:

October 7, 2024 - October 18, 2024

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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