Career Area:

Strategy

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. seeks CPI Project Leader at its facility located at 200 NE Adams St, Peoria, IL 61629. Execute Motor Grader CPI project closure autonomously with high velocity and quality while collaborating with a worldwide team. Direct and develop complex product design failure analysis, concepts, engineering drawings, and detailed designs that meet schedule, cost, and quality goals utilizing Lean/6 Sigma tools and methods. Improve processes to proactively enhance machine reliability, durability, and performance. Develop Motor Grader quality processes, tools, integration, and built-in quality. Collaborate with design engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing planners. Conduct design analysis and tests. Verify successful implementation of designs into the factory and field. REQS: This position requires a bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field and seven (7) years of experience in product development and engineering or related occupation. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Pro-E/Creo modelling tool and print reading proficiency for parts and assembly levels; (2) Visview and Vismock-up tools for product assembly levels; (3) New product introduction (NPI), continuous product improvement (CPI) and root cause analysis processes; (4) Lean product and process development (such as: Obeya, KanBan, resource levelling, value stream mapping); (5) APQP execution tools such as: Requirements, FMEA’s; (6) Weibull curve and reliability predictions; (7) Project management process and tools; (8) Machine system integration or validation; and (9) Six Sigma product quality processes/tools. Telecommuting: 2 days/week.

Summary Pay Range:

$133,266.00 - $189,000.00

Compensation and benefits may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market, location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [CPI Project Leader / Reference # R0000309171]. #LI-DNI

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:

June 10, 2025 - October 9, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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