Engineering Team Leader

Career Area

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, purchasing, and operations teams to create and refresh Make/Buy strategies (Zone Charts) for L1/L2 drivetrain components.
• Classify drivetrain components by purchasing families to support sourcing council decisions.
• Lead digitization of drivetrain source matrices into Snowflake for analytics and reporting.
• Partner with machine groups and ECS to complete and publish annual L3/L4 Make/Buy plans.
• Drive publication of Make/Buy data for use in Power BI and SCORe platforms.
• Analyse purchasing inputs and support stakeholders in making informed sourcing decisions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance Make/Buy strategy effectiveness.
• Maintain strong cross-functional knowledge across product development, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and lead change initiatives across the enterprise.
• Manage projects independently, ensuring timely delivery and resource alignment.
• Apply functional knowledge of transmission and lower powertrain systems.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years equivalent experience in engineering, sourcing, or supply chain roles
• Strong understanding of drivetrain components, purchasing, and pricing
• Experience in component design, machining, NPI, supplier development, or supplier management
• Demonstrated experience in problem-solving, leadership, and global collaboration
  

Top Candidates Will Have

• 8+ years of experience in engineering, sourcing, or supply chain roles
• Polished presentation skills to director level audience
• Experience in drivetrain component design
• Prior experience leading cross functional teams outside of direct reporting structure
  

Additional Info

• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
  

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