Senior Engineering Project Team Leader - Electric Motors

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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.

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.

What you will do:

• 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

What you will have:

Degree Requirement

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
Level Extensive Experience:
• 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.


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.
Level Extensive Experience:
• 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.

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.
Level Expert:
• 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.
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