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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.

The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

As the Engineering Project Team Leader you will manage multiple or complex engineering projects involving multiple functions, organizations, products, or value chains.

Additional Information:

• Location: Mossville, IL (United States)

• Required Travel: Up to 25% (Domestic/International)

• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None.

• Relocation Assistance Offered: None.

• This position is currently a hybrid in - office work model, requiring a 3-day weekly office presence onsite at our Mossville, IL office and remote work for the remaining days. However, work arrangements may be adjusted based on business needs.

What You Will Do:

• Identifying and implementing integrated supply chain solutions and performance improvements, including building internal and external alliances to explore opportunities.

• Interface with internal and external manufacturing sources of supply to track volume and spend information.

• Assess Single Source Risk (SSR) at component and group level product.

• Continue to improve Wear Components automated system accuracy that calculates single source risk and region of consumption.

• Continually update forecasting tool with newly released P/N’s and value stream capacity changes.

• Leading Wear Supply Optimization related efforts and interface directly with supporting Metal Face Seals teams:

• Coordinating efforts to centrifugally cast higher IP materials by working with both seal facilities, product group and including Tech Center Advanced Materials Technologies resources supporting the “Finishing Transformation Lines” within US Seal Facility and Korea Seal Facility, which includes improving various casting and finishing processes to increase both efficiency and enable tighter tolerances to increase overall performance and wear life.

• Coordination with CPSK and CPSA which includes identifying opportunities of transferring from existing base as well as updating and presenting proposals in its various phases.

• Develop project scope to address business challenges and opportunities.

• Coordinating resources across the businesses with sales and marketing, product development groups, value chain and manufacturing.

• Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems.

• Directing project staffing; motivating and developing project team and team members.

• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science.

• Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Influencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.

• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Previous experience in Logistics, Engineering, Product Service, or Supply Chain functional roles.

• Previous experience using engineering systems and reading prints and bills-of-material.

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39)  – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.  Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25) .

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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

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:

March 24, 2025 - April 5, 2025

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

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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