Engineering Project Team Leadr

Caterpillar Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL, seeks a technical and project leader to guide a team of engineers and technicians. You will drive design work that leads to direct sales of machines, configurations, and attachments, and develop dealer-installed and factory kits with innovative solutions.

Partner with Defense Products for military applications, oversee progress and costs, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Progressive knowledge of Medium Wheel Loader or similar construction products.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across time zones.
• Strong analytical skills with Creo and Teamcenter experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and project leadership to a team of engineers and technicians.
• Lead design work for projects that lead to direct sales of machines, configurations, and attachments.
• Develop field dealer installed & factory kits and unique solutions.
• Partner with Defense Products for military applications and new attachments.
• Oversee project progress and costs, communicate status to stakeholders, resolve issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across multi-functional teams.

Skills

Medium Wheel Loader knowledge

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Collaboration across teams

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Presentation skills

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

Teamcenter

Job description

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

What You Will Do

• Provide technical and project leadership along with hands-on machine expertise to a team of engineers and technicians.
• Lead and perform design work for projects that lead to direct sales of machines, configurations, and attachments to customers.
• Lead and develop field dealer installed & factory kits and many unique solutions (ex. machine lifting, scrap handling, special guarding, and modified implement controls as past examples)
• Partner with Caterpillar Defense Products in support of military applications, taking ownership of the development of new attachments and offerings.
• Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating in functional areas; addressing and resolving problems as they arise.
• Managing past designs and ensuring an assurance of supply as well as managing deviations as required.
• Collaborate and lead engineering system teams to develop improvements or attachments that meet customer and business needs.
• Mentoring junior engineers in the team.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications)

• Degree requirement: bachelor's degree in engineering
• Product Design and Development: Progressive knowledge of Medium Wheel Loader or similar construction products, ability to understand the design process and standards.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Proven ability to perform complex assignments, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills are required. Willing and able to collaborate with international teams in various time zones.
• Technical Excellence: Candidate must have strong analytical skills and can use various design software (Creo and Teamcenter or similar directly aligned software). Incumbent will develop and provide solutions for significant technical issues related to quality, velocity, and cost objectives.
• Effective Communication: Strong communication skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and be a self-starter. Ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Strong knowledge of Medium Wheel Loader machines, design, or development related experience.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with Caterpillar's upper management as needed.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to collaborate across multi-functional teams.
• Clear communicator that can present to all levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership and mediation skills and demonstrated capabilities with a focus on consensus building

Additional Info

• United States citizenship is required.
• Upto 10% domestic and international travel is expected.
• Domestic relocation is available for those who qualify to Peoria, IL.
• ISE assignments are not available.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

August 17, 2026 - August 31, 2026

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.