Engineering Project Team Leader

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: 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 Large Power Systems Division: The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.   LPSD teams work across regions and functions to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges.

Definition: This position is responsible for leading the design, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of G3500 large natural gas engine products for Oil & Gas applications. The role provides engineering leadership across Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), and New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, ensuring product performance, quality, cost, and customer requirements are achieved throughout the product lifecycle.

Ownership for application team budget Coaching CPI, NTI, and NPI team members New Technology Introduction (NTI) or New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering leadership support Ensure program functional requirements and cost targets are met Managing Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects using Six Sigma DMAIC principles for - defining root cause, solution implementation and validation Managing product quality projects - defining root cause and solution implementation and validation using Six Sigma DMAIC principles Product price list configuration support Complete bill of material configuration management Lead engine hardware design direction by guiding L3 systems engineers Managing material cost reduction projects - defining projects and validation Conducting DFMEA to drive validation requirements on product changes Conducting design reviews with a cross functional audience Production factory build support APQP / CTS management / VDRA resolution ARC files / Product Structure management Supporting customer service and marketing inquiries Working with component support team, validation team, factory operations, application and installation and customer service teams as needed to ensure robust product solutions. Travel to supplier or customer sites pending project need (~10% travel) What You Will Have (Preferred Skills): Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations. • Oversees development activities for multiple products or product lines. • Advises colleagues on implementation and operational considerations. • Coaches others on key factors that differentiate offerings from that of competition. • Develops procedures for product planning, development, and delivery cycles. • Promotes understanding of multiple product and service groups and their interdependencies. • Monitors regulatory and environmental issues and considerations. Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. • Advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions. • Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve