Job Description
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.
As Product Cost Team Leader (internally known as an Engineering Project Team Leader), you will lead cost projects and initiatives located at our prime product facilities in North America and Brazil. Your primary focus will be to mentor and lead the cost and cross-functional teams to achieve long-term End-to-End competitive cost structure goals. This involves collaborating with the global extended Paving team including business resources, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and supply chain to develop targets, identify projects to close gaps, and report out to leadership. In addition, you will lead the worldwide product cost target setting and cost Obeya processes for Cat Paving.
What You Will Do: - Lead the cost target setting process for the Paving product line produced at multiple facilities around the world.
- Lead the Paving low-cost sourcing project at the Brooklyn Park facility, reporting to leadership the current state of our product costs, our line of sight to achieve targets, and the actions in-process to achieve our cost goals.
- Lead a team of regional cost project leaders to achieve end-to-end competitive cost structure goals by setting project-level vision and objectives to close the gap to target.
What You Have (Basic Qualifications): - Bachelor's degree in engineering or business, coupled with extensive and progressive experience in product development, with a foundational understanding of product cost inputs, accounting methodologies, and tracking metrics.
- Proven experience in project management, with a track record of leading cost projects and initiatives, particularly in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Demonstrated ability to influence through expertise, effectively guiding and mentoring teams and stakeholders to achieve long-term competitive cost structure goals without direct leadership responsibilities.
- Strong skills in requirements analysis, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (including business resources, engineering, manufacturing, commercial, and supply chain) to develop targets, identify projects to close gaps, and report progress to leadership.
Top Candidates Will Have : - Master's degree in business or engineering.
- High level of verbal and written communication skills; an ability to see the big picture; the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently with a diverse global team.
- Experience with data analysis, manipulation, and relevant tools (Excel, PowerBi, Tableau, etc.).
Additional Info : - Caterpillar operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week of onsite, in office work.
- Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify.
- 15% international and domestic travel is expected.
- ISE is not available.
- Visa sponsorship is not available.
What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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Summary Pay Range:
$126,000.00 - $189,000.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
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
Posting Dates:
January 29, 2025 - February 5, 2025
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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Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Worldwide, Relocation, Currently hiring, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,