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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.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join our dynamic team in Caterpillar’s Excavation Division (EXD) as an Engineering Project Team Leader!   This is your chance to lead strategic improvement initiatives and make a significant impact on our OPACC (Operations, Product, and Capacity Cost) journey. As a key member of the Engineered Value Chain (EVC) team. In this role, you will oversee the entire value chain from supplier selection to finished product delivery, closely collaborating with EXD Product Managers and other business units to ensure cohesive strategy execution and alignment.

What you’ll do:

• Drive Success : Manage EXD’s OPACC Improvement Projects to ensure successful outcomes across all relevant business units; Collaborate with Purchasing and internal Product Group leaders to ensure alignment with the overall business strategy.

• Product and Functional Development: Oversee all critical product-related activities, including development, capacity planning, cost management, quality assurance and supplier development; Develop and execute strategies to address both current and future product requirements.

• Strategic Vision: Formulate and articulate a strategic vision for the Excavation EVC Operational Impact Analysis (OIA), translating it into actionable short-term and long-term strategies.

• Initiative Management : Identify and prioritize OPACC initiatives, presenting robust business cases to stakeholders across various business units.

• Team Leadership : Lead cross-functional teams to achieve product-related goals and foster effective collaboration.

• Market Research and Product Development : Support market research to identify customer needs and develop new aftermarket models, including introduction plans for Caterpillar dealers.

• Best Practices and Knowledge Sharing: Capture, document, and disseminate best practices for profit improvement, replicating successful initiatives across business units.

• Communication and Problem Resolution: Engage with relevant departments (e.g., Procurement, Supply Chain) to resolve issues efficiently and drive business results.

What you’ll have (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science from an accredited college or university.

• Extensive experience in Technical Excellence that you'llleverage in casting, forging, fabrications design, and supplier development or operational deployment within Caterpillar facilities, along with your deep understanding of Caterpillar processes, to effectively navigate potential roadblocks.

• Deep experienceto Influenc e Through Expertise , leveragingeffective influencing tactics and strategies to deepen your own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside the organization.

• Expert level Project Management skills that give you the ability to use effective strategies and tactics to plan, organize, monitor, and control global cross functional projects across several different functions.

• Extensive Team Managemen t skills including the knowledge of, and ability to use, effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.

Top candidates will also bring:

• Deep understanding of business operations, with a proven history in managing complex projects.

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing abilities, with strong negotiation skills.

• Proven ability to work effectively both within teams and independently, demonstrating strong accountability and successful outcomes.

• Demonstrated capacity for strategic planning and execution, with experience in working within diverse cultural environments.

• Strong combined experience in Design Engineering, Purchasing and/or Supply Chain.

• Deep experience in project management, operations, or project leadership.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Mossville, IL (Peoria, IL area) or Victoria, TX

• Domestic relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.

• Up to 30% domestic and international travel can be expected to support global projects and initiatives.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

• ISE is not available.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

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:

January 2, 2025 - January 15, 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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