Engineering Project Team Leader

Caterpillar

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Work type
On-site
Location
Mossville, IL
Salary
$128,470–$192,710 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Oct 14, 2026

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $201k
This role $161k
$115k most similar roles pay here $253k

This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $161,709–$239,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $161k versus about $201k for comparable roles.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 140 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $121,389–$183,140 across 131 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Engineering Project Team Leader

The Engineering Project Team Leader joins the Industrial Power Systems Division to serve as a project leader and individual contributor focused on engine and aftertreatment system performance simulation. This role involves developing complex engine and aftertreatment system recipes from concept to production for 9-liter through 18-liter diesel and spark-ignited engines. The successful candidate will perform virtual development, down-select components, and utilize data analytics to ensure products meet emissions standards while optimizing robustness. Key responsibilities include mentoring team members, managing project timelines, and collaborating with manufacturing and supply chain partners. Required skills include expertise in computer-aided design and engineering, analytical thinking, and technical problem-solving. The role addresses the challenge of developing high-performance engine systems for marine, petroleum, industrial applications, electric generators, and locomotives while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations through advanced simulation and data analysis techniques.

What you'll do

  • Develop and down-select engine and aftertreatment system recipes using performance simulation and data analysis.
  • Lead a diverse engineering team to define, optimize, and validate product requirements and development constraints.
  • Ensure all products meet required emissions standards through data-driven optimization and robust design.
  • Coach and mentor junior engineers by providing subject matter expertise and professional growth opportunities.
  • Establish Engineering Excellence by creating and refining standard work documentation for the team.
  • Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and test teams to deliver new products and improve validation processes.
  • Deliver high-quality simulation results and provide clear technical recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Monitor industry trends to drive continuous improvement of existing engineering techniques and technologies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Engineering field.
  • Experience in engine and aftertreatment system performance simulation and development from concept to production.
  • Ability to perform complex data analysis to optimize product requirements, robustness, and emissions standards.
  • Proven project leadership skills to manage diverse engineering teams and coordinate with cross-functional partners.
  • Expertise in computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering for simulating and testing product designs.
  • Advanced problem-solving skills to resolve high-impact, cross-functional technical challenges.
  • Proficiency in process management to evaluate, diagnose, and optimize business work processes.
  • Strong communication skills to coach team members and present complex information to stakeholders.

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