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.

The Industrial Power Systems Division Wuxi Engineering Team (IPSD) is looking for an Engineering Project Team Leader that can both lead and contribute to provide small and medium size engine fuel system solutions.  As a leader, you will lead a multifunctional, worldwide CPPD team responsible for the design, development, and validation of the engine fuel system for both current engine platform and next generation engine development.  The candidate will direct work with global engineering support teams, suppliers, customers, and product group teams. The incumbent will demonstrate skill in negotiation, building consensus, and achieving technical results. As a contributor, you will be asked to provide local technical leadership to solve complex problems.

What you will do

Lead a global engineering team with end-to-end product development responsibility for engine fuel systemDesign and promote new products and processes related to engine fuel systemDevelop and manage next generation engine fuel system development programs from start to finishDeliver engine fuel system customer solutions by meeting or exceeding customer needs in performance, quality/durability, cost, and time to marketCommunicate technical status and project status to supporting teams, project stakeholders, customers, and global manufacturing facilitiesSupport and advise other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, customers and suppliers, mentor, coach and develop others, collaborate with clients and team members, complete design tradeoff studies, remove project obstaclesThe role will be both lead and contribute to engine fuel system projectsProvide budgetary estimates and help define workload

Degree Requirement

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering from mechanical, engine combustion or related engineering.

Skills you must have

Products and Services: Knowledge of major engine and machine 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 challenges.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.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.Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams, especially the global support team.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 an engine system.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.

Top Candidates will also have

Multi years fuel component and system experience either through design, validation, or manufacturing.Self-starter capabilities with strong technical and project leadership skillsStrong mechanical aptitude of mechanical and common rail fuel systems.Strong communication skills for both English and Chinese – with ability to develop/deliver technical information to team members, employees in other business units, customers and suppliers

Posting Dates:

March 7, 2025 - March 31, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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