Engineering Project Team Leader

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is responsible for designing and manufacturing of Cat C27, C32, 3400, 3500, C175, 3600 and C280 platforms; Perkins 4000 series and 5000 series platforms and MWM gas engine platforms, drivetrains and engine system components. Through our global organization, we design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains. The large engine product portfolio includes Cat, Perkins and MWM branded products. Applications include Cat machines, electric power generation, marine, oil & gas, industrial and locomotive. Within LPSD, the Core Components team holds the design responsibility for the engine’s core internal components, including rotating components, PRL, Valvetrain, and Heads, Blocks, and Housings. The Core Components Engine Simulation (CCES) team is the principal organization responsible for validating these components in support of various NPI, NTI, CPI, NSI, and Assurance of Supplier programs using advanced simulation methods. CCES team has an exciting opportunity available for an Engineering Project Team Leader. As an Engineering Project Team Leader, you will manage multiple or complex engineering projects involving multiple functions, organizations, products, or value chains. This role is responsible for leading the engine application Torsional Vibration Analysis (TVA) and Gear Train Dynamics simulations. The responsibilities include the leadership of standard work to support LPSD program work and the development of new or improved simulation techniques to enhance product development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical Engineering desired).
Technical Excellence: Deep knowledge of engine simulation methods and tools and their application across platforms; ability to develop, validate, and standardize robust models and deliver clear, actionable solutions to complex vibration and durability challenges.
Influencing Through Expertise: Extensive knowledge of influencing and stakeholder management approaches; ability to use data-driven simulation insights to align cross-functional teams, communicate risk and trade-offs, and confidently challenge assumptions and decisions within and outside the organization.
Project Management: Expert level 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.
Team Management: Extensive knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product management environment.
Product Design and Development: Extensive knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
Hands-on testing experience with torsional dynamics and/or engine-related vibrations
Familiarity with multi-body dynamics (MBD) simulation tools
Demonstrated project leadership capabilities
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA)
Engine product experience
Component Design experience

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a global team responsible for TVA and geartrain dynamics simulation across engine platforms and applications.
Define technical direction, priorities and workload planning for TVA and geartrain dynamics activities in alignment with platform and product needs.
Partner with engine rotating component and platform design teams to scope, plan and execute vibration and geartrain dynamics early in the program.
Own and ensure high quality execution of standard work for TVA and geartrain dynamics analyses including model setup correlation and result interpretation.
Review and approve analysis results ensuring technical accuracy consistency and clear communication of risks and recommendations to stakeholders.
Support issue resolution related to geartrain durability and field concerns through targeted simulation and root cause analysis.
Drive continuous improvement of torsional vibration and geartrain dynamics methods tools and processes to improve accuracy robustness and turnaround time.
Lead capability development including adoption of new modeling approaches correlation techniques and automation of routine analyses.
Develop team technical depth through coaching training and knowledge sharing while fostering collaboration across global locations.