Engineering Project Lead

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.

Job Title: Engineering Project Lead

Salary Grade: £55,516 – £60,000 (Depending on experience)

Location : Shrewsbury

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave,

• Up to 12% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee’s contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee’s contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

About Caterpillar Defense

Caterpillar Defense at Shrewsbury is responsible for the design, development and integration of engine and drivetrain packages to meet the needs of tracked and wheeled military products globally. The facility also provides remanufacturing services of industrial and military engines, components and transmissions.

The Opportunity

An Engineering Project Lead position has become available within the Engineering and New Production Introduction (NPI) Team at Caterpillar Defense. This is an excellent opportunity to lead global Product Development Project Teams.

It is a key position offering a real career growth opportunity working with multi-functional teams across the Caterpillar Enterprise.

The Caterpillar Defense product portfolio consists of Components, Engines, Transmissions and Powerpacks, and includes new and remanufactured products. They have a wide range of Customers in the UK, and across all other continents.

What You Will Do:

An Engineering Project Lead at Caterpillar will be expected to lead the creation and execution of Business Unit focused Product Development Projects. This will be done by determining the project scope, establishing a costed project management plan to manage execution against the defined project scope, and where applicable, planning and managing the resources required for successful project execution.

The timeliness and value of the introduction of engineering solutions and new products at the Shrewsbury facility is intrinsically linked to our growth and sustainability, so success is measured via key site metrics.

The position will not have direct reports, however there is an expectation that they will be able to lead a diverse group of people to successfully complete all projects by:

• Developing project scope to address business challenges and opportunities

• Coordinating with the businesses, sales, marketing, and other engineering groups to manage resources for each deliverable within the project

• Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems

• Influencing project staffing; motivating and developing project team and team members

• Communicating with customers and managing expectations; ensuring effective use of project controls and reporting mechanisms

What You Have:

Technical Knowledge: Good technical engineering capability and an understanding of Diesel Engine Technology

Planning: Level Working Knowledge:

• Contributes to short-term operational plans

• Anticipates and adapts to plan changes

• Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives

• Reports variances and makes agreed-upon corrections

Effective Communications: Level Extensive Experience:

• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience

• Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position

• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward

• Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement

• Maintains focus on the topic at hand

Problem Solving: Level Working Knowledge:

• Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives

• Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder

• Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information

• Helps to analyse risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution

• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems

Program Management: Level Working Knowledge :

• Knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan, organise, monitor, and control the set of projects, ensuring efficient utilisation of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives.

Top Candidates May Demonstrate:

• Engineering degree, HND or related technical discipline.

• Project Management: 6Sigma, Prince2 or other project management methodologies.

• 6Sigma, 8D or other specific problem-solving methodologies.

• Knowledge of defence applications

Additional Info :

This role offers hybrid working, with a minimum requirement of 3 days in the office per week.

What You Will Get

We 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. You will have the opportunity to work directly with our customer base to introduce our range of products into their next generation vehicles, understanding their programme needs and drivers, and ensuring we meet and endeavor to exceed their expectations.

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.

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-Hybrid

Posting Dates:

January 25, 2025 – February 2, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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