Engineering Project Team Leader-1

Socket.dev; Lafayette (IN); 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)

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana invites applications for an Engineering Project Team Leader within the Large Power Systems Division. The role focuses on system-level engineering, product design, and manufacturing support for 3600 platform engines.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven improvements in quality and performance across factory operations.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or greater.
• Experience in engine testing or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of BIQ/AQE processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain dashboards and track performance KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3600 factory end-of-line test efficiency projects.
• Improve First Crank Acceptance (FCA) and First Test Acceptance (FTA) performance metrics.
• Partner with factory personnel to identify, manage, and resolve BIQ and AQE issues.
• Provide technical leadership across manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain dashboards that track: Active quality issues, Corrective actions, Resolution status, Performance trends and KPIs.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

CAD & Engineering

Product Design - MFG

Product Design and Development

Education

Two-year technical degree or greater

Job description

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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.

About LPSD

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufacture large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.

Job Summary

This key Engineering Project Team Leader role is in the Large Power Systems Division G3600 Platform group. The Platform Team has design control ownership for the system level of engines components, software, and performance. Responsibilities span across new product introduction, current product improvement, supplier and supply chain support, and manufacturing support.

What you will do

• Lead 3600 factory end-of-line test efficiency projects.
• Improve First Crank Acceptance (FCA) and First Test Acceptance (FTA) performance metrics.
• Partner with factory personnel to identify, manage, and resolve BIQ (Built-In Quality) and AQE issues.
• Provide technical leadership across manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain dashboards that track:

• Active quality issues
• Corrective actions
• Resolution status
• Performance trends and KPIs

Skills you must have

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
• Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Degree Requirement

• Two-year technical degree or greater

What will put you ahead

• G3600 Engine experience
• Engine/Package Testing experience
• Knowledge of and experience in BIQ, AQE processes
• Factory Standard Work

Additional Information

• Location of this position is in Lafayette Only
• Relocation assistance is available for this position
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• Travel up to 5% is possible

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

Posting Dates

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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.