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Career Area: Engineering: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.Job Title: Senior Engineering Project Team LeaderLocation : AurangabadAbout LPSDThe Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) has locations across the world where large engine platforms for multiple Caterpillar brands are developed, designed, and manufactured to be used in oil & gas, electric power, marine, rail and Cat machine applications. LPSD also designs and manufactures drivetrains and the four key engine systems -- fuel systems, air systems, aftertreatment systems and cooling systems that determine the cost and performance trajectory of most Caterpillar engines and machines.Job SummaryAs a Senior Engineering Project Team Lead on the LPSD Engines team on Perkins brand products, you will serve as a Platform Lead for an assigned Engine platform directing all associated engineering activities. You will manage the planning and delivery of projects, continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, mentor and coach enterprise team members, and deepen your professional network.You will interact with people from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds and will work within the team and beyond the team with contractors, suppliers, customers, and individuals working in many Caterpillar organizations. You will ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can\'t wait for you to join the team!Additional Info :This position may require up to 10% travel.What You Will Do:Manage all engineering deliverables across multiple engine systems associated with an assigned LPSD Perkins engine platform.Provide technical leadership for engine (L4) New Product Introduction (NPI) programs working closely with NPI project manager.Support the product health organization using technical expertise and product knowledge in addressing Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and customer issues.Collaborate with global manufacturing team to evaluate, define, and resolve design and manufacturing problems on your assigned engine platform.Direct all engineering product maintenance activities associated with the engine platform.Lead global teams in the design, development and release of new products, systems & components, coordinating multiple component (L3) engineers and product domain owners (L4) in the delivery of successful products to the market.Develop, maintain, and communicate a costed bill of material structure for the engine platform with your L4 Design team.Interact with peers and supporting teams to maintain cross platform product-line commonality.Provide guidance to other engineers responsible for portions of the product project to ensure development schedules are met.Maintain engine-level (L4) product requirements and technical specification documents.Proactively identify roadblocks and work with teams to rapidly resolve and improve the overall team and program efficiency.Provide regular reports and updates, both verbal and written, to key stakeholders, management and team members on your engine platform activities.Support marketing and commercial teams with technical information related to the engine platform.Review platform specific literature to ensure accuracy prior to publishing.Conduct technical evaluations and reviews of major systems and of the product as a whole to ensure we are delivering high quality, robust and competitive products at a low total cost of ownership level.Complete projects on time and on cost.Acknowledge and raise management\'s awareness of trade-offs between time, resources, and quality.Communicate results to global customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units.Travels to foreign and domestic plants, dealerships, and customer job sites to solve design problems or to field-test locations to evaluate product improvements.The Senior Engineering Project Team Lead role will not have supervisor responsibility for direct reporting employees. Instead, you will direct resources assigned to your program from multiple supporting organizations.What You Have:Education Requirement:Minimum Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline at an accredited University or an equivalent level of progressive experienceWhat Skills you will have: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.Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical difficulties.Influencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or question decisions within and outside own organization.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.Requirements Analysis: Knowledge of tools, methods, and techniques of requirement analysis; ability to elicit, analyze and record required business functionality and non-functionality requirements to ensure the success of a system or software development project.Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.Desired Qualifications & Experience:Demonstrated ability to deliver global programs on time and at the right quality.Experience in multiple technical areas such as engine performance, controls & calibration, mechanical design and structures, engine integration, etc.Cognisant of the state-of-the-art simulation tools in use during engine development cycles with demonstrated ability to apply them at the right time.Technically knowledgeable within combustion engines and/or power generation.What You Will GetWe look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.About CaterpillarCaterpillar 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.NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-HybridPosting Dates: July 3, 2024 - July 13, 2024Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).Not ready to apply? Join our .

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