Medium Wheel Loader Custom Team Leader

Career Area:

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.

As the MWL Custom Team Leader (internally known as Technology Project Team Leader), you will provide leadership to product development of Medium Wheel Loader (MWL) custom product introductions through planning, coordination, & execution.  Customers have unique needs and look to Caterpillar for innovative solutions to their needs.   Many times, these custom solutions, become a regular part of the product offerings. This position also works closely with Caterpillar Defense Products developing various solutions for the military.

This role requires excellent technical skills, proven Team Leadership, and effective project/daily assignment execution within a non -supervisory capacity. Strong teamwork, collaboration, and organizational skills, along with solid technical background is essential. You will communicate technical information effectively with development engineers, management, process partners and dealers.

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical and project leadership along with hands-on machine expertise to a team of engineers and technicians.
• Lead and perform design work for projects that lead to direct sales of machines, configurations, and attachments to customers.
• Develop field dealer installed and factory kits and many unique solutions (ex. machine lifting, scrap handling, special guarding, and modified implement controls as past examples)
• Partner with Caterpillar Defense Products in support of military applications, taking ownership of the development of new attachments and offerings.
• Manage licensing agreements for Caterpillar IP to 3rd parties.
• Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems as they arise.
• Managing budget for the Custom team and various projects within scope
• Managing past designs and ensuring an assurance of supply as well as managing deviations as required.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree requirement: bachelor’s degree in engineering OR progressive and extensive engineering experience.
• Product Design and Development: Extensive knowledge of Medium Wheel Loader or similar construction products, ability to understand the design process and standards.
• Project Management: Proven ability to perform complex assignments, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills are required.  Willing and able to collaborate with international teams in various time zones.
• Technical Excellence: Candidate must have strong analytical skills and have the ability to use various design software (Creo and Teamcenter or similar directly aligned software).  Incumbent will develop and provide solutions for significant technical issues related to quality, velocity, and cost objectives.
• Team Management: Strong technical leadership skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and be a self-starter. Ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.

Top Candidates will have :

• Strong knowledge of Medium Wheel Loader machine, design, or development related experience.
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate to Caterpillar’s upper management as needed.

Additional Info :

• Primary location: Aurora, IL
• Secondary location: Peoria, IL
• United States citizenship is required .
• 10% domestic and international travel is expected.
• Domestic relocation is not available.
• ISE assignments are 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.

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:

May 20, 2024 - June 3, 2024

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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