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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.

As a Platform Engineering Manager in Retail Electric Power Solutions (REPS), you’ll own and drive the New Program Introduction (NPI) for the REPS CAT and FG Wilson brand gensets and energy solutions. You’ll lead a global team of Lead Engineers (Engineering Program Leaders) to design and develop products that meet cost, performance, durability, and quality needs – ultimately delivering value to our customers.

In this role, you will coach, guide and facilitate the development of a work group to develop collaborative relationships among themselves, as well as with customers, suppliers and other functional groups to ensure goals are achieved. You will also provide managerial and technical direction in product / process design, development or research. You will create and maintain an organizational climate / culture which encourages innovation, collaboration, excitement / commitment and a sense of urgency towards business success. You will continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, develop as a strategic thinker, and deepen your professional network.

Additional Info:
This is a mid-level leader role with responsibility for NPI execution of electric power gensets/energy solutions from 20-2500 kVA. You’ll lead a global engineering team, comprising of Lead Engineers (Engineering Program Leaders), largely based in India, with additional team members in the U.S and Brazil. This global team develops and introduces products manufactured in 7 different facilities in the US, Brazil, China and India. This position will work with various internal customers including operations, supply chain, purchasing, marketing along with other product and engineering organizations.

Responsibilities
• Managing the engineering staff and activities with an emphasis on organizational goals achievement, professional development and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring and continuously improving product and process performance, quality and cost-effectiveness for all engineering activities and deliverables.
• Providing leadership to create and maintain processes used to design, develop and manufacture components, systems, products, services, and technologies.
• Managing engineering product and manufacturing process or quality issues, from concept through end of life-cycle.
• Requires a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Skill Descriptors

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.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Communicating for Impact: Knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.

Customer/Market Focus: Understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.

Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.

Collaborating Globally: Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.

Influencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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