Engineering Project Team Leader

Caterpillar Inc.; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks an Engineering Project Team Leader to manage complex engineering projects at the Tucson Proving Ground. This role will involve coordinating across multiple teams, overseeing project progress, and driving improvements in operational efficiency, focused on the Large Mining Truck fleet.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive bonus

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing significant projects.
• Well-established background in engineering with demonstrated career progression.
• Ability to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope to address business challenges.
• Oversee project progress, costs, and stakeholder communication.
• Support lab testing and product support for Large Mining Trucks.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Excellence

Team Management

Troubleshooting Technical Problems

Requirements Analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering

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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.

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.

This role manages multiple complex engineering projects involving cross-functional coordination across product development, value chain, and manufacturing. The successful candidate will lead initiatives that support the TPG (Tucson Proving Ground) Large Mining Truck fleet, and will play a key role in optimizing maintenance, testing, and technology integration.

What You Will Do

• Develop project scope to address business challenges and opportunities.
• Coordinate resources across sales and marketing, product development groups, value chain, and manufacturing.
• Oversee project progress and costs; communicate status with stakeholders and functional areas; address and resolve problems.
• Direct project staffing; motivate and develop project team and team members.
• Support lab and machine testing, fleet management, and product support for LMT (Large Mining Trucks).
• Collaborate with proving ground teams to expand testing capabilities and integrate base truck testing.
• Drive synergy across the entire TPG fleet, applying best practices across the facility.
• Lead efforts to reduce unplanned maintenance and implement systems to improve operational efficiency.
  
  

Education Requirement

Degree required in Engineering

What You Will Have

The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive experience and working knowledge in the following areas:

• Products and Services:
  
  

Working knowledge of product and service linkages, delivery methods, and market research.

• Technical Excellence:
  
  

Extensive experience in resolving technical challenges, mentoring others, and delivering superior solutions.

• Influencing Through Expertise:
  
  

Working knowledge of influencing tactics, decision-making support, and credibility building.

• Project Management:
  
  

Extensive experience in planning, estimating, staffing, and monitoring significant projects.

• Team Management:
  
  

Working knowledge of team building, goal setting, and performance management.

• Requirements Analysis:
  
  

Extensive experience in documenting, modeling, and reviewing business and technical requirements.

• Troubleshooting Technical Problems:
  
  

Extensive experience in diagnosing and resolving high-impact technical issues.

• Product Design and Development:
  
  

Extensive experience in designing, prototyping, and managing complex product development.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• A well-established background in engineering, particularly in design and product support, with demonstrated career progression.
• A 'fixer' mentality, someone who can proactively identify and resolve issues, reduce unplanned maintenance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Brings a strategic mindset, sees beyond immediate tasks, and collaborates with leadership to drive initiatives that grow team impact.
  
  

Additional Details

• This role is based at the Tucson Proving Grounds and follows an in-office schedule. A 9/80 schedule may be offered at the manager’s discretion.
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• No sponsorship is available for this position.
  
  

Summary Pay Range

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees
  
  

Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates

June 25, 2025 - July 10, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction and Machinery Manufacturing

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