Engineering Project Team Leader

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

4d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division develops advanced electrified powertrains, zero-emissions products and technologies, and related solutions and services. Its focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, microgrid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions and services, and component integration for ePowertrain solutions across industries. As an Engineering Project Lead, you will drive the planning, execution, and delivery of Battery Management System (BMS) projects supporting Caterpillar’s electrification initiatives. You will work across engineering disciplines to align technical development, resources, schedules, and business objectives and support successful product development and implementation. The position is based in Mossville, Illinois, and requires onsite work five days a week. Domestic relocation is available, visa sponsorship is not available, and travel of 15% or less is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Extensive experience and knowledge of a given technology and its application methods, including the ability to develop solutions to significant technical challenges.
Expert knowledge of project management strategies and tactics, including planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects and efficiently using technical and administrative resources.
Strong program and project management skills, with demonstrated experience leading complex technical initiatives.
Ability to develop and execute tactical and strategic plans.
Extensive knowledge of team-building techniques and ability to form and manage effective teams.
Ability to influence and lead teams without direct authority.
Extensive knowledge of requirements-analysis tools, methods, and techniques, including eliciting, analyzing, and recording business functional and non-functional requirements.
Extensive experience and knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques, including anticipating, detecting, and resolving technical problems in a manufacturing or product management environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading development projects involving electronic systems, embedded controls, or electrification technologies.
Knowledge of Battery Management Systems (BMS), battery technologies, and electrical power systems.
Previous experience as an NPI, L3, or cross-functional technical team lead.
Experience with APQP and New Product Introduction (NPI).
Familiarity with systems engineering principles, requirements management, and validation processes.
Experience managing product development budgets, resource planning, and project financials.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams in developing and delivering advanced Battery Management System solutions.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
Coordinate activities across hardware, software, systems, validation, and application engineering teams.
Identify and manage project risks, dependencies, and critical issues, and drive their timely resolution.
Facilitate communication and alignment among engineering teams, suppliers, business partners, and leadership.
Support product development from concept through production implementation.
Drive strategic planning initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership teams.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, development efficiency, and project execution.