NPI Team Leader

Caterpillar Inc.

NPI Team Leader at Caterpillar optimizing machines and jobsites with advanced safety and automation features. Collaborating across divisions to align, develop and deliver key functionalities.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeMossville • Illinois, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,710 - $169,060 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Product Development and Management, with a strong focus on customer collaboration to deliver innovative safety and automation solutions. Possesses a solid foundation in Engineering or Business, enabling effective cross-functional teamwork and alignment with customer needs.

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Product DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer EngagementTechnical KnowledgeIndustry Experience

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Hard Skills

Product ManagementProject DeliveryBusiness Objectives AlignmentDevelopment PlanningInnovation Implementation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Industry Keywords

AutomotiveIndustrialAgricultureMiningConstruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understand and prioritize customer pain points related to safety and automation with their machines and job sites.
Work with commercial teams to align on customer value and use cases.
Execute a multi-generational development plan to solve high priority customer business pain building on existing platforms and driving key innovations where necessary.
Align across the enterprise to drive leverageable solution sets that meet customer expectations for functionality, quality, and ease of use.
Lead development programs and Annual Product Updates to drive the delivery of key safety and automation features at a cadence that meets customer expectations and leads the industry.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates should possess a Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Business Management, Construction Management or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional expertise.
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Customer/Commercial and Engineering teams to drive successful project delivery.
Product Development, Definition or Management experience
Experience working with customers to partner in building solutions to achieve their business objectives
Technical/Industry knowledge and ability to interface with Product Development teams
Experience or knowledge in Automotive, Industrial, Agriculture, Mining or Construction preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees