Engineering Project Lead: Core Components & Housings

Caterpillar Brazil; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana invites an Engineering Project Team Leader to guide multiple complex projects in the Core Components Heads, Blocks & Housings group within LPSD. You will shape designs, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure cost, quality, and manufacturability targets are met.

This role emphasizes strong project management, technical leadership, and the ability to navigate diverse teams to deliver robust engine components across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field.
• Experience leading multiple complex engineering projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in execution of New Product Introduction and Continuous Product Improvement.
• Develop, manage and monitor project plans, scope, timelines, and resources.
• Coordinate with procurement, product development, value chain, and manufacturing.
• Escalate issues and drive timely resolutions.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Technical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science

Tools

APQP/PPAP experience

Design release processes

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana invites an Engineering Project Team Leader to guide multiple complex projects in the Core Components Heads, Blocks & Housings group within LPSD. You will shape designs, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and ensure cost, quality, and manufacturability targets are met.

This role emphasizes strong project management, technical leadership, and the ability to navigate diverse teams to deliver robust engine components across platforms.