Engineering Team Leader - Caterpillar

Polluxa, Inc.; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Maharashtra, India, is seeking a lead engineer to provide engineering support for manufacturing of Large Power Systems (Reciprocating Engines & Gensets).

You will resolve shop floor issues, drive corrective actions, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely delivery. The role requires deep technical leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration with global teams to improve design, build, and test processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering support for operations during initial production of large power engines and gensets.
• Provide rapid engineering response to resolve shop floor issues related to engine and package assembly, testing, and electrical systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement interim and permanent corrective actions (ICA/PCA).
• Engage with global teams and lead technical reviews and change requests.

Skills

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems

Job description

Career Area:

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.

Role Definition:

Leading engineering support for manufacturing of Large Power Systems Products (Reciprocating Engines & Gensets) to ensure effective Built in Quality and rapid resolution of technical issues related to Engine / Genset design, build and testing.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering support for operations team during introduction and regular production of large power engines and gensets
• Provide rapid engineering response to resolve shop floor issues related to engine and package assembly, hot testing, controls integration, electrical systems and Built in Quality concerns.
• Serve as technical focal point for Built in Quality engineering issue resolution and communication. Document and review issues with appropriate stakeholders, work with cross functional teams to implement Interim and Permanent Corrective Actions (ICA/PCA)
• Lead cross functional teams to resolve factory build and testing issues with high velocity, drive accountability for actions and ensure alignment on technical decisions
• Work with L3 design controls, L5 / package, L4 / platform, validation, manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams to resolve / approve required deviations, PCNs, design improvements and engineering change requests
• Provide technical leadership during engine and genset build events, troubleshooting activities, factory readiness reviews and issue escalation forums
• Lead stakeholder engagement and communication with global teams
• Participate in the design processes in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, manufacturability and serviceability
• Support New Product Introduction and current product issue resolution processes, including manufacturing readiness for new package and engine configurations
• Mentor and coach engineers in troubleshooting methodologies, root cause analysis, manufacturing support processes and engineering best practices
• Assist in preparing proposals, cost estimates and technical reports
• Understanding and adhering to project schedule. Prepare and execute project plan for own deliverables to meet NPI timeline.
• Support CQMS, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 documentation and audits. Be available outside of normal business hours to collaborate with global teams