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Job Description
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Leads activities defining NPI Program deliverables, scope, timelines, and business case.
Develops overall program schedule considering requirements of all teams involved from product development to validation and value chain readiness.
Creates, leads, and coordinates Gate Reviews and other stakeholder reviews
Manages the Program Team and keeps a close eye on any gaps to achieve program goals.
Acts as a link between all the teams involved in program execution to drive a consistent approach in gap resolutions and developing recommendation for leadership decisions.
Provides input into marketing strategies and customer messages related to products and markets impacted by the program.
Acts as the NPI expert in supporting all project teams.
Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited College or University
2+ years of project or people leadership experience
8+ years of progressively responsible job related experience
Prior experience of NPI Programs – program lead, team member, sub-team leader, etc.
Excellent problem solving skills and good leadership and team management capabilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Master or Undergrad degree in Engineering or Management
Strong commercial, business, engineering, and manufacturing skills with an understanding of product test & development, materials, accounting and pricing functions
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Job Description:
At Caterpillar’s Denison, TX facility, we manufacture Surface Rock Drills for mining applications. In this role as a NPI Team Lead, you will report to the NPI Program Manager and will lead a multi-functional team which manages all phases of the NPI (New Product Introduction) process for Resource Industries Tracked Products, with a specific focus on Surface Rock Drills. You will pay a key role in defining pre-Launch program requirements and take these programs from Launch to GW7 with a keen eye on the Quality, Velocity, and Cost (Investments and Benefits) of the program. This role will be responsible for identifying and finding improvement opportunities across each of the PQVC processes and executing strategies to address them. This role will be expected to run multiple programs at the same time, and support the development of product strategy. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!
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Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Denison, TX
Domestic relocation assistance is available
This position may require 15% travel
Sponsorship is not available
This posting will close at midnight on September 3, 2023
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 benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details:
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About the company
Since 1925, Caterpillar Inc. has been helping our customers build a better world – making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2020 sales and revenues of $41.7 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.