Engineering Project Lead - Excavator Worktools

Caterpillar; Kansas; On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays)

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Engineering Project Team Leader in Wamego, KS. The role leads design, development, and implementation of excavator worktools and components while guiding the technical team across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering-related fields and strong skills in analysis, communication, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver best-in-class solutions. On-site five days a week with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, CS, or Materials Science as required.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
• Experience in product design or development from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Research new worktool opportunities and competitive products.
• Organize, design, build, test, and analyze prototype worktools for excavators.
• Lead project proposals, cost estimates, timelines, and technical reports.
• Balance workload and drive process improvements for team efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Priorities

Product Design & Development

Education

Engineering/ Computer Science/ Materials Science degree

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking an Engineering Project Team Leader in Wamego, KS. The role leads design, development, and implementation of excavator worktools and components while guiding the technical team across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering-related fields and strong skills in analysis, communication, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver best-in-class solutions. On-site five days a week with travel up to 20%.