Engineering Project Team Leader (Compact Track Loaders) – Sanford Advanced Manufacturing
Core
Provide technical and program leadership for expanding the manufacturing footprint of compact track loaders (CTL) to a new facility in Sanford, NC, ensuring design integrity during transition and ramp-up.
Role type
Senior Engineering Project Team Leader (Manufacturing Expansion)
Builds
New manufacturing sources, production capacity, and operational readiness for compact track loaders
Domain
Heavy equipment manufacturing / Advanced manufacturing
Required skills
Project management, Technical communication, Machine design, Cross-functional team leadership, Supplier development, Cost and quality analysis, New Source Introduction (NSI) management, Continuous Product Improvement (CPI)
Preferred skills
Experience in machine design, Managing complex technical projects, Supplier management, Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and assembly processes
Technologies
Automation, Robotics, Digital production systems, Integrated logistics capabilities
Responsibilities
Lead and govern New Source Introduction (NSI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and Cost Reduction/Localization/Assurance of Supply Projects; Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure product design accommodates manufacturing process and sourcing changes; Negotiate and manage technical requirements; Develop project scope to address business challenges; Foster collaboration between product teams, value chain, suppliers, and engineering organizations; Provide coaching and technical guidance to a global team of engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with program leadership
