Engineering Project Lead: End-to-End Vehicle Systems

Caterpillar Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior mechanical/electrical engineer in Arizona to lead end‑to‑end engineering projects for large vehicle platforms. You will own mechanical and electrical integration, routing, and installation design, while coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver optimized, durable solutions for mining applications.

The role requires CAD proficiency (Creo, Vis View, Teamcenter) and hands‑on experience with vehicle systems integration, including packaging and structural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related accredited engineering discipline.
• Proven ability to lead multiple large scale engineering projects from concept through production in a cross‑functional environment.
• Experience with large mining trucks, heavy equipment, or other equipment related to mining applications.
• Computer‑Aided Design & Engineering: Creo, Vis View, Teamcenter, Electric SDP.
• Background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or integrated systems design.
• Hands‑on experience with vehicle systems integration, including routing, packaging, structural interfaces, and installation design.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end engineering projects, defining scope aligned to business priorities while driving execution across cost, quality, timing, and delivery.
• Own mechanical design and integration of electrical systems within large, complex vehicle platforms, ensuring robust routing, protection, and packaging.
• Design and develop installation hardware (e.g., brackets, harness routing, enclosures) that balance performance with durability.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration across product development, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, and product support teams to deliver optimized solutions.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure manufacturability, serviceability, and lifecycle efficiency while supporting supplier development.
• Lead prototype builds, validation, and testing activities, including fit, form, function, and durability assessments.
• Establish design requirements and lead design reviews to ensure alignment with engineering standards, best practices, and environmental/mechanical constraints.
• Mentor and guide project teams, influencing technical decisions, resolving complex issues, and driving alignment across diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

Systems integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Installation design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Vis View

Teamcenter

Electric SDP

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior mechanical/electrical engineer in Arizona to lead end‑to‑end engineering projects for large vehicle platforms. You will own mechanical and electrical integration, routing, and installation design, while coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver optimized, durable solutions for mining applications.

The role requires CAD proficiency (Creo, Vis View, Teamcenter) and hands‑on experience with vehicle systems integration, including packaging and structural