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 Description:
Wheeled Product Engineering (WPE) takes pride in developing machine subsystems for Caterpillar’s Wheeled Mining products. With development teams and assembly facilities spread across the globe, the organization presents an amazing opportunity to develop your career and expand your knowledge – technically and culturally! As an Engineering Manager of the WPE Engine/Power Installation & Cooling (E/PIC) team, you will be leading the team that is responsible for the design and development of power systems installations on Mining Trucks, Off-Highway Trucks, Underground Hard Rock Vehicles, and Wheel Tractor Scrapers. In this role, you will manage a team of engineers in the US and Australia while providing guidance to engineering partner organizations in India. You will interact and develop strategies with both leaders in WPE and in the Product teams to ensure that Caterpillar products meet and exceed the future requirements of our customers. We have a fabulous team that is developing some of the most technologically advanced products in the industry and we can’t wait for you to join the team!
 

Responsibilities/Job Duties

•   Directly manage a team of engineers in four locations in the United States and Australia, providing technical and developmental guidance in the design, development, and build of power systems and cooling installations for products being assembled in three global facilities.

•   Coach the team to develop both their technical expertise and their careers at Caterpillar.

•   Manage / coordinate resources from global engineering partners to ensure successful execution of projects.

•   Participate in the development of strategy at the division level for improved product and product development processes.

•   Coordinate the E/PIC quality improvement efforts for accountable products. This includes guiding the team to develop interim and permanent improvements.

•   Work with the WPE E/PIC Technical Expert to develop “best practice” processes and tools to enable sustainable improvement and excellence in product development.

•   Collaborate with Product and Factory teams to establish team and program priorities.

•   Manage an annual development budget of up to $8M

What you will have:

•   Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

•   Extensive experience in Engineering

•   Significant experience in Product Development

•   Significant team or project leadership experience

Top Candidates Will have:

•   Management or supervision experience

•   Experience with engine and/or cooling installation design and/or development

•   Experience in performing or managing quality improvement efforts

•   High financial acumen and experience managing budgets

•   Familiarity with manufacturing and machine assembly processes

What Skills You Will have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
• Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.
• Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
• Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
• Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
• Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
• Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.

Technical Excellence:
• Advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions.
• Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.
• Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions.
• Coaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems.
• Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
• Assumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs.

Managing People:
• Anticipates and manages difficult interpersonal situations and conflicts; resolves them to mutual satisfaction.
• Consults within the team; seeks inputs from subordinates and considers all views while making decisions.
• Implements coaching and mentoring programs to ensure the holistic development of employees.
• Monitors employee morale and satisfaction; recognizes employee contributions and achievements.
• Regularly reviews employee performance and provides constructive feedback.
• Works collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds; understands their needs and perspectives.

Collaborating Globally:
• Evaluates different viewpoints and reconciles conflicting interests to achieve a collective understanding and a group mission.
• Provides optimum solutions for complex problems by using collective intelligence of colleagues' networks.
• Uses internal and external network of leaderships or experts to help achieve organizational and client goals.
• Facilitates group's thinking and brainstorming activities to collectively create and share ideas.
• Oversees a team collaboration to produce positive business results.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Decatur IL

Domestic relocation assistance is available

Travel will be up to 20%

Sponsorship is not available

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

Competitive Base SalaryAnnual incentive bonus plan*Medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)401k savings planHealth savings account (HSA)Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short and long-term disability coverageLife InsurancePaid parental leaveHealthy Lifestyle ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Posting Dates:

November 12, 2024 - November 25, 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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