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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.\nThe Tracked Products Engineering Heavy Structures team is currently seeking an Engineering Project Team Leader for Hydraulic Mining Shovels product which includes heavy structures components such as booms, sticks, upper frame, carbody, track roller frames and more. Engineers on the team gain broad exposure to design, analysis, test, manufacturing, and supplier collaboration. The selected candidate will play an important role in leading and coaching engineers to develop and continuously improve the features, process, quality, and cost.\nWhat You Will Do:\nThe Engineering Project Team Leader for the Tracked Products Engineering Heavy Structures team will lead both new product design (NPI) and design improvements to current and legacy products (CPI/NSI/Maintenance) for all the major heavy structural components.\n\nThe Engineering Project Team Leader will work with their team and business partners on design concepts, collaboration with suppliers and internal manufacturing, along with validation methods including FEA, test, and field trials.\n\nThis position will focus first and foremost on product and process quality with a zero-defect mindset while also trying to hit program timeline and cost goals.\n\nThe Engineering Project Team Leader will need strong communication skills and great interpersonal skills to interact with external suppliers, engineering teams, the platform team, purchasing teams, and global manufacturing team. In addition, the team leader needs a strong technical background to help train and onboard team members locally and overseas.\n\nWhat Skills Will You Have:\nTechnical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.\nLevel Extensive Experience:\nAdvises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions.\nEngages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.\nMentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions.\nCoaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems.\nProvides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.\nAssumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs.\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.\nChampions organization's project management methodology, tools, and techniques.\nManages multiple high-risk, high-cost projects involving multiple stakeholders.\nCoaches others in open communication among project stakeholders.\nMonitors major projects for critical path and actual status versus planned.\nConsults on project planning and management of high-risk, high-impact projects.\nMonitors industry for fresh approaches and tools for project management.\nTeam Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.\nBrings projects to closure and ensures capture of what can be learned from the experience.\nLeads the definition of team mission and objectives for a variety of teams.\nEmploys appropriate techniques for maintaining team enthusiasm, energy, and focus.\nEnsures that team members are on board, unified, and moving in the same direction.\nCommunicates both within the team and to stakeholders.\nLearns and utilizes special talents and work styles of team members.\nTroubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.\nEvaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution.\nResolves difficult or high-impact equipment and systems problems.\nMonitors machine performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs.\nCoaches others how to resolve integration or communications problems in multi-vendor environment.\nApplies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach.\nUses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems.\nEducation Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum OR a master’s degree in an accredited Engineering / Technical curriculum\n\nTop Candidates Will Also Have:\nMechanical, Civil, or Agricultural Engineering degree.\n\nStrong product knowledge of Hydraulic Mining Shovels, Electric Rope Shovels, and/or Draglines.\n\nProven experience in the design, analysis (FEA), and development of heavy structural systems and components.\n\nDemonstrated success leading engineering efforts through all phases of a majorNew Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) programs.\n\nDemonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities, with excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.\n\nPractical hands-on experience with heavy equipment, machinery, manufacturing processes, welding, or related industrial applications.\n\nAdditional Information:\nThis position will be located in Tucson, AZ, with a requirement to work on-site full-time at a Caterpillar facility.\n\nRelocation assistance is available for this position.\n\nThis position may require up to 10% travel.\n\nVisa sponsorship, international assignments, or payroll transfers are not available for this role.\n\nPosting Details: 09/17/2026 - 09/24/2026\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\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nAny 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.\nNot ready to apply? 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