Engineering Project Team Leader

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Job Description:

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When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

The Building Construction Products Division is seeking anEngineering Project Team Leaderto join the Global SSL (Skid Steer Loader) Engineering team based in Sanford NC. In this role you will be accountable for providing technical and program leadership for the design of current legacy and future SSL machines.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and governNew Product Introduction (NPI) New Source Introduction (NSI) New Market Introduction (NMI) New Technology Introduction (NTI) Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and Cost Reduction/Localization Projects.

• Negotiate and managetechnical requirements and communicate with stakeholders team members and platform groups.

• Manage and deliver projects related to new models features and options as well as the maintenance of existing SSL machines.Develop project scopeto address business challenges and opportunities.

• Foster collaborationbetween product teams value chain suppliers and engineering organizations. You will also assist in performance analysis cost/localization evaluation and collaborate with global suppliers project groups internal engineering experts and the global strategic sourcing teams for New Product Introduction (NPI) New Source Introduction (NSI) and New Market Introduction (NMI) programs.

• Champion process improvements within the team to enhance quality reduce costs and increase velocity through Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs for current products.

• Communicate resultsto global customers suppliers team members and other business units.

• Provide coaching and technical guidanceto a global team of engineers.

What You Have:

• Project Management: Expertise in project management strategies and tactics with the ability to plan organize monitor and control projects to ensure efficient use of resources and achieve objectives.

• Influencing Through Expertise: Proficiency in influencing tactics and strategies to deepen expertise and impact decisions within and outside the organization.

• Products and Services: Indepth knowledge of major products and services and the ability to apply this knowledge to diverse development activities for multiple products or product lines.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelors degree in Engineeringor a related field.

• Experience in machine design.

• Strong technical communication skills.

• Proven experience in managing complex fastpaced technical projectsand leading crossfunctional system design teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrentlyand prioritize effectively.

• Selfmotivation and initiative consistently setting and pursuing ambitious goals independently.

• Experience in supplier development and quality improvement.

• Knowledge of factors influencing cost and quality including design manufacturing techniques sourcing and assembly processes.

• Experience working with suppliers customers and dealers.

Additional Info:

• Location: Sanford NC

• Office Model: Caterpillar requires employees to work onsite in the office five days a week

• Travel: Up to 15% domestic and international travel is expected.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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 parttime employees

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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