Engineering Project Team Lead (machine development)

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

5d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Earthmoving Division is seeking a Engineering Project Team Lead (machine development) to lead a team of multi-disciplinary test engineers developing and validating Articulated Truck products at the Peoria Proving Ground in Washington, IL. In this highly visible role, you will ensure Caterpillar machines meet end-user quality expectations by providing technical leadership and guiding validation activities at the machine, system, and component levels. You will play a key role in advancing small and medium track-type tractor validation earlier in the NPI lifecycle through strong program planning and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Agricultural Engineering or related fields.
Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.
Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.
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.
Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product management environment.
Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills
Experience using Microsoft tools for automation and data analysis
Understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement
Experience with tools such as DeweSoft, TCE, DATK, SuperComm2, CAT ET, and machine troubleshooting
Background in product development, machine testing, mining, or electrical/electronic systems.

Responsibilities

Build Relationships: Strengthen collaboration between Product Groups, Process Partners, and Validation teams while reinforcing Validation as a critical partner in product development and safety.
Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of test engineers.
Process Ownership: Maintain and improve standard test procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
Strategy & Execution: Develop and maintain validation strategies and activity plans in partnership with system and global machine development teams.
Progress Monitoring: Track and communicate program health, risks, and progress.
Hands-On Validation: Support the team through direct involvement in machine testing from a customer perspective.
Leadership: Lead process improvements and facility-related projects.