NPI Project Leader

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.

Job Title: NPI Project Leader

Location: Peterlee, County Durham, 5 days on site

Salary: £66,079-£82,599

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Job Reference: R0000360917

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave  

• Up to 18% annual bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Monthly Car Cash Allowance

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to family health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

The Opportunity

Our NPI Project Leader Manages multiple complex Articulated Truck (ATK) New Product Introduction (NPI) projects involving multiple functions or sites.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating with the businesses, sales, marketing, and platform groups to manage resources for each deliverable within ATK NPI programs.

• Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems to achieve the project goals.

• Influencing project staffing; motivating and developing project team and team members.

• Communicating with customers and managing expectations; ensuring effective use of project controls and reporting mechanisms.

Degree Requirement
Degree in position related subject or equivalent experience.

Skills, experience & qualifications you will have:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Extensive experience with Project management

• Experience with Six Sigma is beneficial  

• Executed all phases of a new product development program.

• Experience successfully collaborating across international teams

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.  

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 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.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined

 

 

Posting Dates:

April 13, 2026 - April 24, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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