Engineering Project Team Leader

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 manufacture 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.

This key Engineering Project Team Leader role is in the Large Power Systems Division G3600 Platform group. The Platform Team has design control ownership for the system level of engines components, software, and performance. Responsibilities span across new product introduction, current product improvement, supplier and supply chain support, and manufacturing support. This position will close on 10/21/2026 at 11:59pm ET.

Create/replicate/execute the following processes in a new engine build assembly line.

• Engineering build support and quality issues
• Engineering change management
• Factory build quality governance (AQE/BIQ/DPU)

• Analytical Thinking
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  Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications
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  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.
• Managing Multiple Priorities
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  Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Technical Excellence
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  Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering
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  Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
• Product Design - MFG
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  Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
• Product Design and Development
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  Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

2 yr technical degree or greater

• G3600 Engine experience
• Engine/Package Testing experience
• Knowledge of and experience in BIQ, AQE processes
• Factory Standard Work
• 7+ years of relevant experience

• Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN or NC Winston-Salem
• Relocation assistance is available for this position
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• Travel up to 5% is possible

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees…