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.

As the Senior Engineering Project Team Leader on the NPI Quality team in Medium Tractor Products, you will be at the helm of guiding your team to success through motivating and developing the project team members, ensuring they have the skills and support needed to be successful.  You will define project scope and coordinate resources across global teams; ensuring that everyone is aligned and working toward common goals.

What you will do:

Execute Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP): Lead APQP across all MTP New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, ensuring a quality launch by engaging a global team.Lead Product and Process Development (LPPD): Facilitate the LPPD Steering Team to drive actions and engagement, embedding LPPD practices within MTP and across Earthmoving.Collaborate Globally: Work daily with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and supply chain teams worldwide to drive Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD).Lead Defect-Free Operating System Planning and Execution: Lead a multi-disciplined technical team to plan and execute this system, assess readiness, and identify gaps as the NPI program progresses.Manage Metrics: Manage key metrics that predict a quality NPI launch, make them visible through a dashboard, and drive actions to achieve goals.Conduct NPI Quality Deep Dives: Facilitate deep dives with MTP leaders to recommend readiness at each NPI gate, and exercise stop-to-fix when necessary.Coach and Guide Team: Providing coaching on systems and tools used in NPI Quality, including APQP, PPAP, ETQ deviation, E1Ns, PRC, and QRQM carryover.

What you will have (basic qualifications):

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or a technical field OR progressive experience in an engineering function.Demonstrated skills in forming and managing effective cross-functional global teams by leveraging a deep understanding of team-building techniques.Expertise in effective project management strategies and tactics, enabling the ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.A proven ability to use effective influencing tactics and strategies to impact or challenge decisions while deepening expertise.Effective abilities in NPI within an engineering, purchasing, and/or manufacturing teams demonstrated through a variety of related roles.

Top candidates will also bring (desired qualifications):

Sound knowledge of Caterpillar’s product development and NPI process.Knowledge of APQP processes and tools.Prior LPPD experience and knowledge.Experience with deep supplier collaboration.Medium Tractor product knowledge.Experience creating and maintaining dashboards with PowerBI.Experience with L6 management, creation, and coaching of DFMEAs in E1NsDemonstrated ability to facilitate a highly collaborative and inclusive team culture to work through difficult issues.Strong problem solving, planning and team leadership skills.A strong work ethic and good initiative, with demonstrated ability to work independently. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Details:

This position is located in Peoria, IL.This position requires up to 10% domestic and international travel.Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.ISE is not available for this position.

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

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:

January 22, 2025 - February 5, 2025

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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