Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
Job Description:
This Engineering Project Team Leader position is within Caterpillars Large Power Systems Division and is part of the team that develops advanced high pressure fuel systems used in Caterpillar & Perkin's engines. This position serves as the technical team leader for the Fuel System's Solenoids team tasked with engineering design ownership of electro-magnetic solenoids that control fuel injectors and pumps.
The position offers experiences ranging from concept design, NTI/NPI/CPI program leadership, test planning and execution, structural/hydraulic/electrical analysis, supplier collaboration & negotiation, manufacturing/assembly planning, lab ownership & strategy, and mechatronics control strategy development.
JOB DUTIES:
Technical leadership of four CAT engineers on Fuel System Solenoid products in planning, design, analysis, test, validation, inspection, and documentation
Ownership of current and new designs including concepts, model maintenance, print updates and releasing, and change management
Supplier collaboration & support in conjunction with purchasing and quality teams including assurance of supply, capital and pricing negotiations, sourcing strategy, and change validation
Ownership of the team's test laboratory including safety, compliance to internal/external certifications, documentation, standard work, maintenance contracts, etc.
Leadership on team's current and future NTI, NPI, and CPI projects, both internally and across impacted customers
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
Basic Requirements:
Education - Bachelor's degree or higher in accredited Engineering field (Mechanical, Chemical, Aero, Ag, Electrical, Computer Science, Materials Science, etc.)
Experience - 8yrs + engineering experience in Engineering related field (design, test, manufacturing, research)
Must have strong problem-solving skills, excellent analytical skills, a good mechanical and/or electrical/electronic aptitude, and good communications skills.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Master's degree (or equivalent) in accredited Engineering field
Diesel Fuel Systems or Engine Systems design, controls (Mechatronics), performance, or simulation experience
Solenoid or electronic component/system design, test, or manufacturing experience
Additional Information:
This position is located in Mossville, IL.
Up to 25% travel possible, domestic and international.
This position will close on Sunday, May 5th at 11:59PM.
Domestic Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Employee benefit details:
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 benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details:
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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 .
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