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 Purpose:
To lead a Business Unit wide multi-functional team which manages all phases of the NSI (New Source Introduction) process for component-sourcing projects.
Job Duties:
This position works with Engine Components & Thermal Systems (ECTS) Engineering team, Platform Engineering, Customer Service, Purchasing, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Business Services, PMO, PSLD, Reman, and Suppliers to plan and execute critical sourcing projects for 3500, C175, 3600 & Med Vee ECTS components.
Key responsibilities:




Process Ownership of LPSD’s Current Source Introduction (NSI) Workstream
Possess expertise in all NSI disciplines; lead continuous improvement efforts
Provide teaching and coaching for project leaders
Maintain process guidance documentation (checklists, process flow map, templates, etc…)
Provide and discuss Key Gateway Deliverables list
Align project timelines with deliverables to determine gateway dates
Provide and discuss gateway agenda template
Provide and discuss DR/PR and Gateway examples
Manage NSI Portfolio for ECTS Components
Maintain NSI Project List of project ideas and active projects
Meet weekly w/ Engineering Managers to update NSI Project List
Track project performance by maintaining NSI Scorecard
Present NSI Project List and NSI Scorecards to Product Manager in Monthly NSI Portfolio meeting
Maintain NSI OBEYA charts and present to Product Manager in Monthly PM OBEYA meeting
Lead NSI projects aligned with Large En

📌 NPI Team Leader (Chennai)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Chennai