Engineering Project Team Leader

Caterpillar•East Peoria, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Earthmoving Division is seeking an Engineering Project Team Lead for machine development at the Peoria Proving Ground in Washington, Illinois. The role leads a multidisciplinary team of test engineers developing and validating Caterpillar products. It provides technical leadership and guides validation activities at machine, system, and component levels to ensure machines meet end-user quality expectations. The position advances machine validation earlier in the new product introduction lifecycle through program planning and execution. It combines team leadership with hands-on machine testing from a customer perspective and includes process and facility-related improvement projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups, with the ability to apply that knowledge appropriately in diverse situations.
Knowledge of a technology and its application methods, with the ability to develop solutions to significant technical challenges.
Ability to use effective influencing tactics and strategies to deepen expertise, increase impact, and challenge decisions within and outside the organization.
Knowledge of project management strategies and tactics, including planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects and efficiently using technical and administrative resources.
Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques, with the ability to anticipate, detect, and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product management environment.
Knowledge of product features and the ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through 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 DeweSoft, TCE, DATK, SuperComm2, CAT ET, and machine troubleshooting.
Background in product development, machine testing, mining, or electrical/electronic systems.

Responsibilities

Build collaboration among Product Groups, Process Partners, and Validation teams, reinforcing Validation’s role in product development and safety.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of test engineers.
Maintain and improve standard test procedures to support consistent, high-quality testing.
Develop and maintain validation strategies and activity plans with system and global machine development teams.
Track and communicate program health, risks, and progress.
Support the team through direct involvement in machine testing from a customer perspective.
Lead process improvements and facility-related projects.