Hydraulic Systems Engineering Project Team Lead

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Job Description:

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Job Summary:

As the Hydraulic Systems Engineering Project Team Lead you will serve as a technical leader and project coordinator driving complex engineering projects from concept to completion. This role emphasizes technical excellence cross-functional collaboration and influencing stakeholders without direct people management responsibilities. You will ensure hydraulic system solutions meet performance quality and business objectives.

What You Will Do:

• Work with machine business divisions hydraulic system engineering and hydraulic strategy groups to identify NPI NTI NSI assurance of supply and cost reduction opportunities for hydraulic valves.
• Oversee project progress timelines and costs; communicate status through regular gate reviews; address and resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Align efforts across component design detailing releasing hydraulics strategy manufacturing facilities purchasing and supply chain teams.
• Play an active role in supplier selection and development of potential suppliers.
• Act as gatekeeper ensuring that all sourcing projects are identified and ready for review by the Hydraulics Sourcing Council

Education requirement:

• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering Computer Science or Materials Science curriculum.

What skills you will have:

Project Management:

• Lead end-to-end engineering projects including planning execution monitoring and delivery.
• Manage project timelines budgets resources and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with project goals and milestones.
• Oversee hydraulics-related projects ensuring technical and operational requirements are met throughout the lifecycle.

Technical Excellence:

• Maintain deep technical knowledge in hydraulic systems and components.
• Review and validate technical designs specifications and documentation.
• Stay current with industry trends tools and technologies to guide innovation and improvement.
• Provide hands-on support in solving complex engineering challenges involving hydraulic systems.

Influencing Through Expertise:

• Build trust and credibility with stakeholders through strong technical insight and clear communication.
• Advocate for engineering solutions that align with business objectives and customer needs.
• Lead technical discussions and influence decision-making across departments and project teams.
• Present hydraulics-related concepts and project strategies to non-technical audiences to gain support and drive action.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Tucson AZ or Mossville IL office.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require up to 10% travel.

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

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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