Senior Engineering Project Team Leader - Electric Motors

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

5d•$147,760 - $221,640•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Senior Engineering Project Team Lead – Electric Motors concentrating on rotating electrics design in the Medium Voltage Rotating Components team, you will be joining a rapidly growing innovative team on the cutting edge of electrification. You will have the unique opportunity to direct and contribute to the concept, development, and design of rotating electrical components, primarily consisting of motors and generators. The Medium Voltage Rotating Components team is responsible for end-to-end design and development of components for multiple Caterpillar applications. You will have the opportunity to strengthen your simulation skills, analytical skills, and mastery of mechanical and electrical engineering concepts associated with medium voltage motors and generators. You will be responsible for the execution and coordination of design efforts necessary the successful design and development. You will have the opportunity to lead and work with a highly experienced team of engineers, having significant experience across Caterpillar electric drive applications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
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.
Demonstrated experience in mechanical & electrical systems and/or components with special emphasis on electric drive systems preferred but not required
Oversees development activities for multiple products or product lines.
Advises colleagues on implementation and operational considerations.
Coaches others on key factors that differentiate offerings from that of competition.
Develops procedures for product planning, development, and delivery cycles.
Promotes understanding of multiple product and service groups and their interdependencies.
Monitors regulatory and environmental issues and considerations.
Communicates complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner so that others can understand.
Exhibits depth and breadth of knowledge, skill, and experience in the relevant field.
Provides relevant, timely and objective subject matter/process expertise and key insight regarding multiple client business areas and affiliated fields.
Provides others with information, opportunities, or resources to develop their skills in the area of expertise.
Discards examples of persuasive arguments lacking evidentiary support or impact.
Coaches others to enhance their proficiency regarding the tenets, practices, and examples of the 'trusted advisor' credential.
Champions organization's project management methodology, tools, and techniques.
Manages multiple high-risk, high-cost projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Coaches others in open communication among project stakeholders.
Monitors major projects for critical path and actual status versus planned.
Consults on project planning and management of high-risk, high-impact projects.
Monitors industry for fresh approaches and tools for project management.
Manages conflict and competition between teams and across organizational lines.
Fosters a collaborative work spirit across the organization.
Monitors industry for fresh approaches to team management.
Coaches team leaders on issues, problems, and solution methods.
Creates an environment where cross-functional teams flourish.
Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution.
Resolves difficult or high-impact equipment and systems problems.
Monitors machine performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs.
Coaches others how to resolve integration or communications problems in multi-vendor environment.
Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach.
Uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems.
Leads in designing and implementing new production and distribution methods.
Advocates the development of new technologies and tools for product design and development.
Leads cross-functional teams assembled for the purpose of product design and development.
Develops organizational best practices for the management of product design and development.
Establishes new product development strategies and processes for the organization.
Predicts future trends of product design and development.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in mechanical & electrical systems and/or components with special emphasis on electric drive systems preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Design owner of products
Serve as a leader in organization-wide initiatives that require cross-functional teams
Develop design concepts through a process of optimization
Strong collaboration with suppliers through potential Development Agreements
Quality leadership through PPAP and overall APQP rigor
Current Product Improvements through feedback from the field
Collaborate with machine businesses NPI & NTI product programs and their respected design groups
Supply chain ownership of materials and cost
Identify and work with other Caterpillar subject matter experts on aspects of the design