Engine Install Engineering Team Leader

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Job Description:

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Engine Install Engineering Team Leader Decatur IL

Location: Decatur Illinois

Travel: Up to 10%

Domestic Relocation: Offered

Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Job Type: Full-Time
Function: Engineering
Industry: Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Job Summary

At Caterpillar we design industry leading mining and heavy construction machines that deliver a quality product to our customers. As an Engine Install Engineering Team Leader you will manage multiple and complex engineering projects involving multiple functions organizations products and value chains. This role will focus on engine installation systems for Off Highway Truck platforms. This role will lead a team across multiple disciplines to execute NPI programs and continuous improvement programs.

Why Join Us in Decatur

Decatur is home to one of Caterpillars key manufacturing facilities offering a collaborative environment where engineering excellence drives global impact. Be part of a team that builds the future of heavy equipment and industrial innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project scope to address business challenges and opportunities.
• Coordinating resources across sales and marketing product development groups value chain and manufacturing.
• Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems.
• Directing project staffing; motivating and developing project team and team members.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing engineering projects with cross-functional scope.
• Strong technical expertise in product design troubleshooting and development.
• Extensive experience in project management including risk analysis and contingency planning.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions through technical expertise and stakeholder engagement.

Degree Requirement:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or Materials Science from an accredited institution.

Skills You Will Have:

• Team Management: Influencing and leading high-performing teams.
• Product Design & Development: Creating innovative solutions and managing product lifecycles.
• Technical Excellence: Designing prototypes resolving technical challenges and mentoring others.
• Influencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.
• Project Management: Estimating costs staffing and monitoring large-scale projects.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.
• Products and Services Knowledge: Understanding product linkages delivery models and market positioning.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Posting Dates:

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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