Engineering Project Team Leader

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

3d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Project Team Leader is responsible for various aspects of large engine design for Caterpillar’s 3500 Platform Team within the Large Power Systems Division (LPSD). The role collaborates with industry and marketing teams to define engine requirements and works with performance, validation, component, and system design teams to develop products for Machine, Locomotive, Oil & Gas, and Industrial applications. Projects may include New Technology Investigation (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI), and general engineering maintenance. The position leads design, development, and validation of 3500 engines; oversees project progress and costs; and communicates with stakeholders. It coordinates design reviews, technical reviews, validation activities, prototype procurement and builds, engineering documentation, product structure, and issue resolution. The role also supports customer service, industry, and marketing inquiries about past, current, and future products. The position is onsite five days a week in Lafayette, Indiana, and may require up to 10% travel. Relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
Demonstrated project leadership.
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
Experience or knowledge with New Technology Investigation (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), and Current Product Improvement (CPI).

Nice To Haves

Experience with diesel engines.
Familiarity with LPSD products.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and validation related to 3500 engines through NTI, NPI, and CPI processes.
Oversee project progress, manage costs, and communicate project status with stakeholders.
Host and document recurring design team meetings.
Collaborate with industry or marketing groups to define program requirements.
Work with validation and L3 engineers to complete FMEAs and activities needed to validate engine designs.
Support engine performance development and validation in test cells and field locations.
Develop documentation and present material for Design, Gateway, Stakeholder, and Technical Readiness Level (TRL) reviews.
Schedule and lead engine design reviews and deep-dive reviews for project milestones.
Create and update Teamcenter engine arrangement (ARC) models.
Manage bills of material (BOMs).
Own engineering drawing release for new designs.
Manage procurement of prototype designs using the Prove Design Order (PDO) system.
Track and resolve issues identified during simulation, virtual audits, testing, and assembly.
Work with Tech Center, factory, and dealer technicians to build prototype engines.
Monitor Pre-Production Reliability Development (PPRD) events and participate in Issue Resolution List (IRL) meetings to escalate events to NPI issues.
Lead and support NPI issue investigation and project resolution.
Define product structure for Pricing Arrangements (PAs) and Price Lists (PLs) to ensure product functional requirements and compatibility with available options.
Support customer service, industry, and marketing inquiries about past, current, and future products.
Lead or support CPI and Large Engine Product Improvement (LEPI) projects using Six Sigma DMAIC principles to define root causes, implement solutions, and validate improvements from production through Gateway 7.