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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.\nYour Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.\nWhen you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.\nOur Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.\nAs an Engineering & Parts Lifecycle Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading engineering and serviceability strategies that support the effective introduction, management, and end-of-life of service parts. You will serve as a trusted subject matter expert and key connection between Parts Lifecycle Solutions and engineering, product, component, commercial, procurement, and other cross-functional teams. In this role, you will lead service offering and parts rationalization strategies, oversee Service Parts Eligibility Check (SPEC) requirements and documentation, and support the service life policy criteria for Caterpillar parts. You will also lead and support engineering-related projects, define business and technical requirements, manage dashboards and decision-support tools, establish performance measures, and recommend data-driven improvements that strengthen parts availability, customer support, and profitable growth.\n\nAdditional Information:\nThis role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation.\nThis role is 1st shift, Monday - Friday.\nThis role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules.\nThis role requires up to 10% domestic travel.\nWhat You Will Do:\nLead the Service Offering Strategy (SOS) process, partnering with engineering, product, and component teams to determine serviceability and availability strategies for parts.\nOversee the Service Parts Eligibility Check (SPEC) quality process to help ensure service parts are established appropriately and consistently.\nDevelop and maintain business requirements and documentation supporting SPEC and other parts lifecycle processes.\nOwn and continuously improve service life policy criteria, including strategies for determining when service parts should be discontinued or reach end of life.\nLead parts rationalization and lifecycle strategy efforts for established service parts, identifying opportunities to optimize long-term parts offerings.\nLead and support engineering and Parts Lifecycle Solutions projects, including defining requirements, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and supporting successful implementation.\nManage and enhance dashboards and decision-support tools that enable teams to make informed parts lifecycle decisions.\nEstablish and monitor performance measures, identify process gaps and opportunities, and recommend data-driven improvements.\nProvide functional leadership and technical consultation across cross-functional initiatives, helping teams clarify requirements, priorities, and decisions.\nDevelop expertise as a trusted subject matter expert in serviceability and parts lifecycle processes, providing guidance and support to stakeholders across the organization.\n\nWhat You Have (Basic Requirements):\nProducts 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.\nProject 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.\nRequirements 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.\nTechnical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.\nInfluencing 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.\nProduct Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.\nWhat Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):\nExperience working within or closely partnering with machine, component, or product engineering teams\nKnowledge of aftermarket product support, including service parts and customer support strategies\nExperience with service-parts lifecycle management, from new product introduction through end-of-life\nExperience developing or implementing business rules, logic-based tools, or process requirements\nExperience in aftermarket distribution, procurement, supply chain, or related functions\nExperience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) processes\nUnderstanding of service-parts authorization, inventory management, and disposition processes\nExperience using data, dashboards, or decision-support tools to drive process improvements\nTechnical or information technology (IT) experience supporting systems, tools, or business processes \n\nWhat You Will Get:\nThis is Caterpillar - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.\nLearn more about what happens inside Caterpillar’s Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).\n\nAbout Caterpillar:\n\nCaterpillar 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.\n\nSummary Pay Range:\n$128,470.00 - $192,710.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nPosting Dates:\nOctober 16, 2026 - October 28, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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