Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. NPI Team Leader in Lafayette, Indiana
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.
NPI Team Leader
Lafayette, Indiana
Relocation Assistance Available
As an NPI Team Leader within the LPSD 3500 EP & Marine Platform team at Caterpillar, you will have an opportunity to direct and participate in the design and development of new product concepts and complex engineering projects for release to production in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability. You will provide NTI and NPI program leadership to a large cross-functional organization to deliver OPACC-rich products that meet all customer expectations.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Actively lead and manage NTI & NPI programs within the 3500 EP & Marine Platform by:
High level program management of multiple NTI & NPI programs
Presentation of regular updates to management on NTI & NPI program progress
Lead regular team meetings for executing and governing NTI & NPI projects
Ensure program financials, functional requirements and cost targets are met
Presentations for Tech Steering, Starts/Stops and all NPI gateway reviews
Product price list configuration support
Management of development, pilot, field follow and first production product build coordination
Ensure APQP project management and Sourcing Council Requirements are met
Lead/support New Source Introduction (NSI) programs with the CTL Team
Basic Qualifications:
4-year college or university degree AND 7 years of equivalent experience
Understand the fundamentals of the Caterpillar NTI & NPI processes
Strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and communication skills
Experience leading large cross-functional teams
Strong foundation in critical thinking and a basic understanding of large engines and/or engine systems
Top Candidates will also have:
5 years of Caterpillar experience in Operations, Performance, Supply Chain, Supplier Development or Engineering related to engines or engine systems
Strong personal initiative
Strong organizational and time management skills
Experience leading or supporting NPI or NTI programs
Self-starter and have a passion to work in a quality focused and high velocity organization
Flexibility and willingness to manage multiple projects concurrently
Engine component design experience
Demonstrated Business Acumen
Engine platform experience
EP, Marine or Oil & Gas application experience
Caterpillar 6 Sigma Black Belt or experience leading high performance, cross functional teams
Ability to quickly assemble cross functional teams to address program opportunities
Familiarity with emission and non-emission-based regulations
Additional Information:
Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
This position may require less than 10% travel.
Sponsorship is NOT approved for this position.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants for this position that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
April 25, 2024 - May 7, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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