DTO Project Manager - Application Engineer at Caterpillar in Lafayette, Indiana

Job Description:

Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:

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DTO Project Manager - Application Engineer

Relocation Assistance Available

The Large Power Systems Division currently has an opening for an Application Engineer in the Design to Order (DTO) Project Management team located in Lafayette, IN. In this role you will develop collaborative relationships with engineering teams, customers, dealers, suppliers, and other functional groups to ensure project goals are achieved.

The DTO Project Manager is responsible to manage all activities necessary to meet the customer's expectations for quality, cost, and delivery of a DTO Project. DTO Custom Packages are used on C9-C280 Engine Platforms. These Projects serve the Oil & Gas, Marine and Electric Power Markets. This person will work with Marketing and Dealers to quote and secure custom package orders.

What you will do:

• Project Manage DTO orders to meet delivery, quality and cost objectives
• Communicate to global customers, dealers, suppliers, team members, and other business units
• Facilitate Customer Witness testing of custom projects.
• Work with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to schedule DTO Projects and special testing.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree OR equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven ability to perform complex assignments, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What you will have:

Effective Communications: Level Working Knowledge

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.

Problem Solving: Level Extensive Experience

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.

Project Management: Level Basic Understanding

Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Process Management: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Level Working Knowledge

Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Technical Excellence: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Lafayette, IN.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position may require up to 10% travel.

What you will get:

• Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees.

• 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)

• The Power of Everyone : At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.

Final details:

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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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
November 21, 2024 - December 1, 2024
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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