Engineering Project Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI, NTI, CPI, and OPACC initiatives for assigned power system platforms
• Provide technical leadership for design, development, integration, and validation of power system components
• Facilitate comprehensive Design FMEAs, risk assessments, and development of component and system DVP&Rs
• Coordinate requirements management, concept development, supplier selection, and validation activities
• Maintain technical ownership and release accountability for critical power system components
• Develop and manage component and system project plans as part of Caterpillar's product development process
• Lead cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical issues through structured root cause analysis
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Global Purchasing, Manufacturing, Validation, Simulation, and Quality
• Partner with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive design optimization
• Present technical recommendations, program status, risks, and mitigation plans to key stakeholders
• Mentor and coach engineers while promoting technical excellence

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering preferred)
• Extensive knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups
• Technical Excellence:
  Extensive knowledge of a given technology and various application methods
• Influencing Through Expertise:
  Extensive knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies
• Project Management:
  Expert knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics
• Requirements Analysis:
  Extensive knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems:
  Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques
  
  Product Design and Development:
  Extensive knowledge of product features

Demonstrates technical leadership in the design, development, and validation of power system components, with a strong focus on project management and requirements analysis. Capable of mentoring engineers and driving design optimization through collaboration with cross-functional teams and strategic suppliers.