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.

CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING
Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.
 

About the role:
The Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division currently has an opening for a Senior Engineering Project Team Leader position.  This position will bring challenging opportunities to develop reman engine strategies and further expand Cat Reman offerings.  The role requires a balance of engineering capability and business acumen and helps support development towards both technical and leadership career paths.

Job responsibilities will Include but are not limited to:

• Lead engine and engine component New Product Introduction (NPI) programs to introduce new Cat Reman service offerings to the market
• Develop and implement strategies to remanufacture incremental engine families
• Collaborate with marketing, product, manufacturing, and business resource teams to identify, prioritize, and execute project deliverables
• Address challenges and solve problems to maintain project velocity and ensure customer satisfaction

Skill Descriptors:

• 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.
  Level Expert Experience:
  • Oversees development activities for multiple products or product lines.
  • Advises colleagues on implementation and operational considerations.
  • 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 technical challenges.
  Level Expert Experience:
  • Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.
  • Coaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing technical solutions to business problems.
  • Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.

• 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.
  Level Expert Experience:
  • Manages multiple high-risk, high-cost projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Coaches others in open communication among project stakeholders.
  • Monitors major projects for critical path and actual status versus planned.

• Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.
  Level Expert Experience:
  • Manages conflict and competition between teams and across organizational lines.
  • Fosters a collaborative work spirit across the organization.
  • Coaches team leaders on issues, problems, and solution methods.
  • Creates an environment where cross-functional teams flourish.

• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
  Level Expert Experience:
  • Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution.
  • Resolves difficult or high-impact product or process problems.
  • Coaches others how to resolve integration or communications problems.
  • Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach.
  • Uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Demonstrated leadership of complex projects utilizing business acumen
• Working knowledge of engines and engine components
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated collaboration and problem solving capability within a cross functional team
• Experience with Remanufacturing and/or NPI program management

Additional Information:

• The location for this position is in Mossville, Illinois; Franklin, Indiana; or Lafayette, Indiana.  
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position.

Employee benefit details:
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 an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of annual bonuses.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

• 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)

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Summary Pay Range:

$142,080.00 - $213,000.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

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)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship available for eligible applicants.

Posting Dates:

December 6, 2024 - December 13, 2024

Any 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.

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