Lead NPI projects from launch through gateway 7 ensuring all requirements are met (technical, quality, cost, timeline, etc.)
After ePowertrain is launched into production, monitor cost and quality along with validation of any changes
Develop/maintain project plans and schedules in collaboration with all E+ES functional areas (product support, life cycle management, engineering, purchasing, validation) and product group teams
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Oversee project execution, including schedule, cost, and performance; communicate status to stakeholders and functional partners; proactively identify, escalate, and resolve issues
Work closely with L5 technical leads, L3 NPI leads, and product group partners.
What you have:
Degree Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree required
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Level Basic Understanding:
Explains tactical plan for own area.
Defines concepts of short-term and long-term planning.
Describes the planning process and planning cycle used in own area.
Compares tactical to strategic planning.
Products and Services : Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Basic Understanding:
Describes how own unit's products and services fit within the organization's as a whole.
Cites examples of how clients are using the organization's products and services.
Collects research product information, service information and marketing literature.
Identifies organization's flagship products and services.
Quality Management : Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
Level Basic Understanding:
Explains the purpose and limitations of quality management.
Accesses organizational resources that enable quality management.
Defines quality management concepts.
Cites examples of organizational quality management initiatives.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Level Basic Understanding:
Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.
Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.
Explains the importance of effective business communication.
Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Basic Understanding:
Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.
Program Management: Knowledge of the policies and techniques to manage a set of related projects within a program; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control the set of projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve program objectives.
Level Working Knowledge:
Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.
Participates in planning, estimating, and executing a set of projects.
Follows standard criteria to track pro
Additional Information
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 Coordinator will lead cross-functional E+ES teams to develop ePowertrain components and/or systems for RI, CI, EP, COGMD, and E&T.
Caterpillar · Mossville, IL