Engineering Team Leader

About the role

Caterpillar Inc.'s Engineering Team Leader role leads engineering support for manufacturing Large Power Systems Products (Reciprocating Engines & Gensets) in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. Day-to-day work includes providing rapid engineering response to shop floor issues, serving as the technical focal point for Built in Quality issue resolution, leading cross-functional teams, and mentoring engineers. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring five working days from the office, with relocation assistance available.

What you’ll do

• Lead engineering support for operations team during introduction and regular production of large power engines and gensets
• Provide rapid engineering response to resolve shop floor issues related to engine and package assembly, hot testing, controls integration, electrical systems and Built in Quality concerns
• Serve as technical focal point for Built in Quality engineering issue resolution and communication, documenting and reviewing issues with appropriate stakeholders and implementing ICA/PCA
• Lead cross functional teams to resolve factory build and testing issues with high velocity, drive accountability for actions and ensure alignment on technical decisions
• Work with L3 design controls, L5 / package, L4 / platform, validation, manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams to resolve / approve required deviations, PCNs, design improvements and engineering
• Provide technical leadership during engine and genset build events, troubleshooting activities, factory readiness reviews and issue escalation forums
• Lead stakeholder engagement and communication with global teams
• Participate in the design processes to ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, manufacturability and serviceability

What you’ll bring

• Degree in an accredited Mechanical / Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent
• Experience working in Power Systems (Reciprocating Engines / Genset) Product Development / Factory Support
• Knowledge of assembly processes related to engines and gensets, and issue resolution within manufacturing operations
• Working knowledge of ProE, Teamcenter, and other design / BOM management tools, New Product Introduction process
• Knowledge of engineering documents like FMEA, DVP, DFM and different tools used in Root cause analysis
• Knowledge of GD&T, Tolerance Stack-up and APQP process
• Proficient communication, collaboration and technical leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams and influence without direct authority
• Preferred to have a Bachelor's in Engineering for a Tier 1 College or University

Skills

Education

Degree required / Preferred to have a Bachelor’s in Engineering for a Tier 1 College or University