NPI Team Leader

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NPI Team Leader – G3500 Platform

This position will have primary responsibility for leading NPI / NTI program requirements for G3500 gas engine development.  As an NPI / NTI requirements team leader you will be responsible for leading high performing, cross functional teams using the recommended NPI / NTI processes for each program you support which is both challenging and rewarding.  NPI / NTI program results are measured at each gateway and include successfully completing the deliverables defined by each specific NPI gateway from launch through gateway 7.

What you will do:

• New Technology Introduction (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) engineering requirements leadership covering multiple facilities and time zones
• Voice of Customer (VOC) engagement with application marketing and service teams
• Voice of Regulator (VOR) for both emissions and non-emissions to ensure products meet industry standards and government regulations
• NPI program Total cost of Ownership (TCO) review, management and report out
• Alignment of requirements management process to NPI process for G3500 programs using the CLEAR requirements management tool:
  • Translating market functional requirements (MFR) and voice of regulator (VOR) requirements into NPI targets & thresholds
  • Gaining consensus on program committed values with the technical team and business unit
  • Ensuring CLEAR utilization, confidence evaluation and updates at all DR/GW reviews by the 30+ NPI technical teams
  • Driving meetings to resolve MFR and CLEAR requirements gaps working directly with LEPS / O&G Marketing and LPSD Technical teams
• CLEAR requirements training of engineering teams
• Report on VOR, requirements and TCO status at stakeholder updates, design and gateway reviews
• High level point of contact for Gas LEP budget management working closely with G3500 Platform team for detailed budget management

Education: 

• 4 year degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or relevant experience

Top Candidates will also have: 

• Engineering experience related to Engines
• A basic understanding of large gas and/or diesel engine operation
• A strong personal initiative
• Ability to work well independently as needed
• Ability to collaborate well with all process partners
• Experience leading cross functional teams
• Ability to quickly assemble cross functional teams to address program requirement opportunities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong team coaching skills
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of Caterpillar engine product configuration
• Large gas and/or diesel troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of Caterpillar engine product development process
• Familiarity with emission and non-emission based regulations
• Familiarity with CSA, UL, EU and API standards

Proficiency working with computers and computer systems.  Software programs used frequently include, but not limited to: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Creo, Team Center

Skill Descriptors
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Extensive Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Effective Communications: Extensive 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.

Technical Excellence: Extensive Knowledge of a given technology and various applicat