Engineering Project Team Leader-2

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Salem, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee development

Incentive bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking an Engineering Project Team Leader for the Large Power Systems Division. You will oversee engine build line activities, tackle quality issues, and drive engineering changes from concept through production.

The role requires strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Relocation assistance is available; travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tools and techniques for effective analysis and root-cause determination.
• Ability to communicate ideas, information and needs clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple objectives, projects and activities with prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Engineering build support and address quality issues in new engine build line.
• Engineering change management to drive improvements.
• Factory build quality governance (AQE/BIQ/DPU) oversight.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

CAD & Engineering

Product Design - MFG

Product Design and Development

Education

2 yr technical degree or greater

Job description

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.

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. This position will close on 10/21/2026 at 11:59pm ET.

What you will do

Create/replicate/execute the following processes in a new engine build assembly line.

• Engineering build support and quality issues
• Engineering change management
• Factory build quality governance (AQE/BIQ/DPU)

What you will 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

2 yr 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
• 7+ years of relevant experience

Additional Information

• Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN or NC Winston-Salem
• 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.

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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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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