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Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago

Engineering Project Team Leader - Electrification

Mossville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$126K/yr - $189K/yr

5+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on building sustainable communities through advanced technologies. The Engineering Project Team Leader will lead a team of engineers in managing Product Health initiatives for electric drive components, ensuring quality, cost management, and successful production.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead through influence and closely collaborate with key partners within and outside E+ES and Caterpillar – Internal Caterpillar manufacturing partners, suppliers, external contract manufacturers, Motor Development teams, Procurement, Lifecycle Management, and Global Dealer Service

Lead a team of engineers in organizing, prioritizing, and managing Product Health initiatives for induction motors, switched reluctance motors, generators, and resistor grids supporting various Caterpillar machine products

Resolve production issues impacting product quality, velocity, and cost objectives

Own and manage product cost for the aforementioned products – identifying, evaluating, leading, and/or supporting cost management initiatives

Prioritize and manage Assurance of Supply risk for key Tier 1 and Tier 2 components

Support key motor aftermarket initiatives related to motor overhaul procedures and TCO optimization

Oversee high visibility projects and communicate status with stakeholders and participating functional areas

Direct project prioritization and provide guidance on resource needs, both budget and staffing

Motivate and develop/mentor less experienced team members

Qualification

Electric machines knowledgeProject managementTeam managementTroubleshooting techniquesCost managementEmotional intelligenceCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related curriculum

Experience and knowledge of electric machines and/or drives; ability to design, develop, and manufacture products, technologies, and services

Successfully delivers complex projects

Develops organizational standards and processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness

Oversees the management and prioritization of multiple projects and workstreams

Advises on the appropriate solutions to complex product design, development, or manufacturing problems

Adapts quickly to changing circumstances and goals, providing flexible solution sets

Understands and manages appropriate Intellectual Property protection

Collaborates effectively up, down, and sideways inside and outside of the organization

Extensive experience and 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

Communicates complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner so that others can understand

Effectively manages activities and maintains strong working relationships with numerous engaged groups – team members, suppliers, external contract manufacturers, internal manufacturing partners, purchasing, and adjacent engineering teams

Exhibits depth and breadth of knowledge, skill, and experience in the electric machine and drive field

Provides others with information, opportunities, or resources to develop their own expertise and skills

Supports their recommendations through a facts-and-data based approach with sound reasoning and logic

Coaches others to enhance their proficiency regarding the tenets, practices, and examples of the 'trusted advisor' credential

Knowledge of and experience with 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

Champions E+ES's project management methodology, tools, and techniques

Manages multiple projects involving multiple stakeholders

Balances needs and priorities across diverse product lines

Coaches others in open communication among project stakeholders

Monitors major projects for critical path and actual versus planned execution

Consults on project planning and management of high-risk, high-impact projects

Extensive experience and knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form, manage, and improve effective teams

Defines team initiatives and priorities and works with team members to align resources to these activities

Brings projects to closure and uses lessons learned to continuously improve the team

Leads both by example and through active coaching and mentoring

Employs appropriate techniques for maintaining team enthusiasm, energy, and focus

Ensures that team members are on board, unified, and moving in the same direction

Communicates clearly both within the team and with process partners/stakeholders

Learns and utilizes special talents and work styles of team members

Extensive experience and knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve problems utilizing both internal and external resources and expertise

Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution

Leverages capability and expertise both within the team, elsewhere in the company, and outside of the company for effective and efficient problem resolution

Understands and maintains appropriate Intellectual Property protection around issue troubleshooting and potential novel solutions

Resolves difficult or high-impact product problems

Monitors machine performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs

Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining the resolution approach

Uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems