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.

Join Caterpillar Inc. as an Engineering Project Team Leader and drive innovation at a global scale!

In this dynamic role, you'll lead complex, cross-functional engineering projects that span multiple products and value chains—making a real impact on how we build the future.

As the Quality Lead for Medium Wheel Loaders (MWL), you’ll be at the forefront of shaping and executing our global quality strategy. Collaborate with diverse teams across continents to elevate product excellence and ensure we meet ambitious quality targets. If you're passionate about engineering leadership, strategic thinking, and making a difference in the world of heavy machinery, this is your opportunity to shine.

What You Will Do:

• Shape the future of quality by defining and evolving the MWL Quality Strategy and leading its global execution.
• Collaborate across teams worldwide, including engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing, to drive quality initiatives and meet MWL targets.
• Champion defect reduction by leading transformation efforts in Internal Process Validation (IPV) and supporting Defect-Free Culture initiatives.
• Represent MWL proudly in key Earthmoving Quality forums and workshops, sharing insights and driving alignment across the organization.
• Own, optimize, and execute critical quality processes, including the MWL Quality Strategy Playbook, Defect-Free Operating System (DFOS), and STOP SHIP/STOP BUILD protocols.
• Drive supplier and facility excellence through proactive Go-See-Act engagements and enhanced Built-In Quality (BIQ) execution.
• Keep leadership informed by providing regular updates to MWL Senior Leadership on quality performance and strategic progress.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Influencing Through Expertise: Proven ability to communicate effectively across global teams, using deep technical knowledge to build trust and drive alignment.
• Project Management: Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional initiatives, with strong collaboration skills to coordinate efforts and deliver results.
• Technical Excellence with Quality Focus: Solid engineering background with hands-on experience in driving product quality improvements and applying technical insights to enhance performance and reliability.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Significant experience in product development, with a strong understanding of how quality systems and processes integrate throughout the lifecycle.

• Experience with Corporate Quality Systems such as RWA (Reliability and Warranty Analysis), QRWB (Quality & Reliability Workbench), and CPI (Continuous Product Improvement).
• Working knowledge of Corporate Quality Processes, including APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), NPI (New Product Introduction), and CPI.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to connect quality systems and processes to real-world product improvements.
• A collaborative spirit, eager to work across global teams and influence outcomes through expertise and relationship-building.

Additional Info:

• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
• Travel: 15% domestic and international travel is expected.
• Relocation: Domestic relocation will be available to those who qualify.
• ISE: Not available.
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

Compensation and benefits offered 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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:

August 5, 2025 - August 18, 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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