Engineering Project Team Leader - Electrification

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

2d•$126,000 - $189,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 E+ES Caterpillar’s Electrification + Energy Solutions (E+ES) Division focuses on delivering advanced electrified power train , zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/ services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries. We are looking for top talent to continue Caterpillar’s successful electric drive history and build the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join us! Job Summary The Product Health section of the E+ES Purchased Finished & Product Health team is responsible for ensuring the quality, velocity, cost, and aftermarket coverage of Caterpillar’s current production electric drive motors, generators, and resistor grids , which are critical to Caterpillar’s existing electric drive product line, including Large Mining Trucks, Track Type Tractors, and Wheel L oaders. As the name indicates , th is t eam is accountable for the overall health of these components, including successful series production , cost management, and strategic aftermarket initiatives. As an Engineering Project Team Leader, you will lead a team of engineers to deliver on these key initiatives while closely collaborating with both engineering and manufacturing teams across E+ES , Caterpilla r, and 3 rd party partners .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Materials Science, or a related curriculum
Product Design , Development , and / or Manufacturing : Experience and knowledge of electric machines and/or drive s ; ability to design , develop , and manufacture products, technologies, and services.
Successful ly deliver s complex projects
Develops organizational standards and processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Oversees the management and prioritization of multiple projects and workstreams.
Advises on the appropriate solutions to complex product design , development , or manufacturing problems.
Adapts quickly to changing circumstances and goals, providing flexible solution sets.
Understands and manages appropriate Intellectual Property protection .
Collaborates effectively up, down, and sideways in side and outside of the organization.
Influencing Through Expertise: Extensive experience and 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.
Communicates complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner so that others can understand.
Effectively manages activities and maintains strong working relationships with numerous engaged groups – team members, suppliers, external contract manufacturers, internal manufacturing partners, purchasing , and adjacent engineering teams.
Exhibits depth and breadth of knowledge, skill, and experience in the electric machine and drive field.
Provides others with information, opportunities, or resources to develop their own expertise and skills.
Supports their recommendations through a facts-and- data based approach with sound reasoning and logic.
Coaches others to enhance their proficiency regarding the tenets, practices, and examples of the 'trusted advisor' credential.
Project Management: Knowledge of and experience with 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 .
Champions E+ES’s project management methodology , tools, and techniques.
Manages multiple projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Balances needs and priorities across diverse product lines .
Coaches others in open communication among project stakeholders.
Monitors major projects for critical path and actual versus planned execution.
Consults on project planning and management of high-risk, high-impact projects.
Team Management: Extensive experience and knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form, manage, and improve effective teams.
Defines team initiatives and priorities and works with team members to align resources to these activities.
Brings projects to closure and uses lessons learned to continuous ly improve the team.
Leads both by example and through active coaching and mentoring.
Employs appropriate techniques for maintaining team enthusiasm, energy, and focus.
Ensures that team members are on board, unified, and moving in the same direction.
Communicates clearly both within the team and with process partners/stakeholders
Learns and utilizes special talents and work styles of team members.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive experience and knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate , detect and resolve problems utilizing both internal and external resources and expertise .
Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution.
Leverages capability and expertise both within the team, elsewhere in the company, and outside of the company for effective and efficient problem resolution.
Understands and maintains appropriate Intellectual Property protection around issue troubleshooting and potential novel solutions.
Resolves difficult or high-impact product problems.
Monitors machine performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs.
Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining the resolution approach.
Uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems.

Responsibilities

Lead th r ough influence and closely collaborate with key partners within and outside E+ES and Caterpillar – Internal Caterpillar manufacturing partners, suppliers, external contract manufacturers, Motor Development teams, Procurement, Lifecycle Management, and Global Dealer Service
Lead a team of engineers in organizing, prioritizing, and managing Product Health initiatives for induction motors, switched reluctance motors, generators, and resistor grids su pporting various Caterpillar machine products
Resolve production issues impacting product quality, velocity, and cost objectives
Own and manage product cost for the aforementioned products – identifying , evaluating, leading, and/or supporting cost management initiatives
Prioritize and m anage Assurance of Supply risk for key Tier 1 and Tier 2 components
Support key motor aftermarket initiatives related to motor overhaul procedures and TCO optimization
Oversee high visibility projects and communicate status with stakeholders and participating functional areas
Direct project prioritization and provide guidance on resource needs, both budget and staffing
Motivate and develop/mentor less experienced team members