Career Area:EngineeringJob 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.The Tracked Products Engineering Heavy Structures team is currently seeking an Engineering Project Team Leader for Hydraulic Mining Shovels product which includes heavy structure components such as booms, sticks, upper frame, carbody, track roller frames and more. Engineers on the team will gain broad exposure to design, analysis, test, manufacturing, and supplier collaboration. You will play an important role in leading and coaching engineers to develop and continuously improve the features, process, quality, and cost.The Engineering Project Team Leader will need strong communication skills and great interpersonal skills to interact with other engineering teams, the platform team, purchasing teams, and manufacturing teams. In addition, the team leader needs a strong technical background to help train and onboard the team members locally and overseas.What you will do:Lead new product design (NPI) and design improvements to current and legacy products (CPI/NSI/Maintenance) for all the major heavy structural components.Work with the teams and business partners on design concepts, collaboration with suppliers and internal manufacturing, along with validation methods including FEA, test, and field trials.This position will focus first and foremost on product and process quality with a zero-defect mindset while also trying to hit program timeline and cost goals.What skills you will have:Technical Excellence:
Previous experience designing heavy structures.
Experience directing the work of external and global design and detailing resources to achieve design goals.
Experience collaborating with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability.
Experience in executing APQP. 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. Team Management:
Knowledge of effective team building techniques
Ability to form and manage effective teams.
Strong leadership skills with excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Self-starter, accountable, and customer driven with strong teamwork and organizational skills.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems:
Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques;
Ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience (e.g. machinery, heavy equipment, manufacturing processes, welding, etc.).
Strong analytical skills including structural analysis expertise and personal experience performing component level FEA.
Education requirements:Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.The Top Candidates will also have:Hydraulic Mining Shovel product knowledge.Experience with Caterpillar Engineering Systems (Teamcenter, HVC, EDS, etc.).Executed all phases of at least one major new product introduction (NPI) program.Executed all phases of at least one continuous product improvement (CPI) program.Proficiency with solid modeling software (Creo preferred).Additional Information:This position will be located in Tucson, AZ.Relocation assistance is available for this position.This position may require up to 10% travel.Sponsorship is not available.What you will get:Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
Competitive Base Salary
Annual incentive bonus plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.Final details:Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-mediaRelocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.Posting Dates:October 22, 2024 - October 30, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .
