Engineering Project Manager- Power Systems

Career Area

Engineering

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The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.

LPSD teams work across regions and functions to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges.

The Large Power Systems Division currently has an opening for an Application Engineer in the Design to Order (DTO) Project Management team located in Lafayette, IN. In this role you will develop collaborative relationships with engineering teams, customers, dealers, suppliers, and other functional groups to ensure project goals are achieved.

The DTO Project Manager is responsible to manage all activities necessary to meet the customer's expectations for quality, cost, and delivery of a DTO Project. DTO Custom Packages are used on C9-C280 Engine Platforms. These Projects serve the Oil & Gas, Marine and Electric Power Markets. This person will work with Marketing and Dealers to quote and secure custom package orders.

• Project Manage DTO orders to meet delivery, quality and cost objectives
• Communicate to global customers, dealers, suppliers, team members, and other business units
• Facilitate Customer Witness testing of custom projects.
• Work with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to schedule DTO Projects and special testing.

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven ability to perform complex assignments, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Effective Communications:

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Problem Solving:

Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Project Management:

Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Process Management:

Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail:

Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Technical Excellence:

Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• This position is located in Lafayette, IN.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position may require less than 10% travel.

• Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value  encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees.
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