Senior Engineering Project Team Leader

Caterpillar Inc.•Peoria, IL

7d•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 Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine: Caterpillar’s Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. When you join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD), you join a global team that helps to power the global energy industry as well as provide power and propulsion on the water. Additional Information: Preferred location: Houston, Texas Alternate Locations: Peoria, Illinois or Lafayette, Indiana This position does offer relocation Travel: Up to 20%

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering
At least 15+ years of experience in design, simulation, analysis, Applications and testing
Safety-first mindset
Design and system integration experience
System modeling and correlation experience
Background in mechanical powertrain components (engine and transmission)
Team Center database management experience
Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production
Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges
Influencing Through Expertise: 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.
Project Management: 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.

Nice To Haves

System simulation and correlation experience using multiple VPD tools
Experience with NPI and NTI
Experience with field troubleshooting (mechanical, electrical, or software issues)
Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation and validation tools and processes
Previous A&I, customer service, or DTO experience is a plus
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Emphasis on initiative and self-starting tasks

Responsibilities

Manages multiple or complex engineering projects involving multiple functions, organizations, products, and/or value chains.
Develop project scope to address business challenges and opportunities
Cross functional collaboration with sales, manufacturing, value chain, marketing, product definition, and strategy teams.
Manage system layouts and designs with both internal and external partners
Overseeing projects progress and manage costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems
Manage test plan development and system/software validation activities
Collaborate with development teams to drive critical customer requirements, develop validation plans based on risk priority numbers, and report or lead problem resolutions
Develop new validation processes and tools to improve team velocity and quality
Ensure simulation and modeling activities match VPD requirements
Lead and manage FMEA and validation activities within the NPI process
Direct project staffing: motivate and develop project team and team members