Engineering Project Team Leader

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

About LPSD

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.

Job Summary
As an Engineering Project Team Leader
, you will lead and coordinate engineering projects and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) initiatives specifically supporting the GCM
34 gas engine and the overall medium speed engine family (M20-M46). This role serves as a key liaison between manufacturing, engineering, and global stakeholders across Lafayette, Mossville, and Kiel, Germany. You will drive project execution, facilitate technical and business decision-making, and support product improvements from concept through implementation while balancing cost, quality, and timing objectives.

What You Will Do

• Lead multiple engineering and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate project activities across global teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison between manufacturing, product engineering, quality, supply chain, and other functional teams.
• Drive project execution by managing schedules, risks, priorities, and stakeholder alignment.
• Facilitate technical and business decision-making and elevate issues when necessary.
• Develop and implement technical solutions related to combustion engine systems and components.
• Partner with global engineering teams to support product lifecycle management and product improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate engineering change activities while ensuring cost, quality, and timing objectives are achieved.
• Support manufacturing operations by maintaining close collaboration with production teams and providing technical project leadership.
• Influence cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and business objectives.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

What You Will Have

• Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Applies knowledge of engine platforms, systems, and related technologies to support product improvement initiatives.
  • Evaluates impacts of design, manufacturing, and process changes across the product lifecycle.
  • Collaborates with global teams to ensure solutions align with customer, quality, and business requirements.
  • Supports product planning and continuous improvement efforts across multiple facilities.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
  • Provides technical leadership and guidance on combustion engine and manufacturing-related projects.
  • Resolves complex technical issues through collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Applies engineering expertise to evaluate technical risks and develop effective solutions.
  • Supports continuous improvement efforts by identifying and implementing technical enhancements.
• Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.
  • Leads cross-functional teams supporting…