Manager, Engineering

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.

The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

As the Manager, Engineering you will coach, guide, and facilitate the development of a work group to develop collaborative relationship among their peers, customers, suppliers, and other functional groups to ensure goals are achieved.  The individual 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, mentor, and coach your immediate work group, and deepen your professional network.  A Manager, Engineering within our Undercarriage (UC) team is responsible for product development and MVO (Multi Value Offering) Strategy to meet aftermarket growth targets.  In this role you will have an opportunity to lead a high-performing team of engineers in the design and development of innovative new product technologies.

Additional Information:

• Location:   Peoria, IL (United States)
• Required Travel:   15% (Domestic/International)
• Relocation Assistance Offered:   No
• Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model.  In addition to working onsite at our facility in Peoria, IL, our hybrid work model allows employees the flexibility to work from home based on business need.

What You Will Do:

• Lead work group to complete objectives in development of new components, field and supplier quality issue resolution, continuous process and product improvement, and cost reduction pull through.
• Mentor and coach a workgroup of up to five (5) individuals.
• Provide direction, focus, motivation, and encouragement for team.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• 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.
  • Develops, refines, and communicates tactical plans for own responsibilities.
  • Provides the right level of detail as input for strategic plan development.
  • Demonstrates the value and necessity of linking tactical plans to overall strategic plan.
  • Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives.
  • Ensures the planning process is integrated with 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. 
  • Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process. 
  • Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact. 
  • Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
  • Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.
• Technical Excellence:   Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
  • 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.
• 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.
  • Analyzes the interests or requirements of the audience, shares only relevant information in a direct and efficient manner.
  • Adapts standard communication approaches when conducting dialogue with different audiences or conveying messages.
  • Explains others' view points and asks questions to ensure mutual understanding.
  • Recognizes and assesses cues or unstated intentions behind verbal and nonverbal communication.
  • Provides persuasive messages using well-reasoned arguments to address audience concerns or reactions.
• 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.
  • Communicates complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner so that others can understand.
  • Exhibits depth and breadth of knowledge, skill, and experience in the relevant field.
  • Provides relevant, timely and objective subject matter/process expertise and key insight regarding multiple client business areas and affiliated fields.
  • Provides others with information, opportunities, or resources to develop their skills in the area of expertise.
  • Coaches’ others to enhance their proficiency regarding the tenets, practices, and examples of the 'trusted advisor' credential.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Previous Experience with Component or Machin Design/Development.
• Previous Experience with NPI/CPI/APQP processes and tools.

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are  one team  – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.  Learn more about the  Caterpillar Experience .  The total rewards package, beyond based salary includes:

• Annual Incentive Bonus Plan*
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1
• Paid Time Off Plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) Savings Plan including Company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility an incentive plan guideline

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Posting Dates:

April 30, 2024 - May 13, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

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