Engineering Project Team Leader; Compact Track Loaders Sanford Advanced Manufacturing

Engineering

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Caterpillar is developing a new advanced manufacturing campus in Sanford, North Carolina, to expand production capacity for compact track loaders and telehandlers. The modern, technology-enabled operation is expected to incorporate automation, robotics, digital production systems and integrated logistics capabilities to enhance safety, quality and operational performance. Employees will help build the products our customers rely on while developing skills in advanced manufacturing and supporting the continued growth of Caterpillar’s Cat Compact℠ business.

In this role, you will be accountable for providing technical and program leadership for expanding the manufacturing footprint of the CTL product to a secondary facility in Sanford, NC. You will coordinate with CTL engineering teams to be sure the product design accommodates any differences in manufacturing process and sourcing changes to ensure design integrity through the transition and ramp up.

• Lead and govern New Source Introduction (NSI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and Cost Reduction/Localization/Assurance of Supply Projects.
• Negotiate and manage technical requirements, and communicate with stakeholders, team members, and platform groups.
• Develop project scope to address business challenges and opportunities.
• Foster collaboration between product teams, value chain, suppliers, and engineering organizations. You will also assist in performance analysis, cost/localization evaluation, and collaborate with global suppliers, project groups, internal engineering experts, and the global strategic sourcing teams for New Product Introduction (NPI), New Source Introduction (NSI), and New Market Introduction (NMI) programs.
• Champion process improvements within the team to enhance quality, reduce costs, and increase velocity through Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs for current products.
• Communicate results to global customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to a global team of engineers.

Expertise in project management strategies and tactics, with the ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects to ensure efficient use of resources and achieve objectives.

Proficiency in influencing tactics and strategies to deepen expertise and impact decisions within and outside the organization.

In-depth knowledge of major products and services, and the ability to apply this knowledge to diverse situations. Oversee development activities for multiple products or product lines.

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

Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Experience in machine design.
• Strong technical communication skills.
• Proven experience in managing complex, fast-paced…