Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist

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Job Description:

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Job summary:

As a Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist within Caterpillars Product Safety and Compliance team you will play a key role in assisting Caterpillar develop and improve products place products on the market across the globe and engage in the development of domestic and international engineering standards.

The primary focus of engineers on this team is the safety and compliance of Caterpillar prime products (excavators track type tractors trucks motor graders loaders work tools etc.) mechanical systems (hydraulics systems pressure equipment braking steering cabs and cab systems operator protective structures etc.) as well as service parts aftermarket kits.

(Note: Engine emission related regulations and compliance are of scope of this role.)

What you will do:

• Become an expert in regional and global compliance and engineering standards working directly with Caterpillar product development and support teams on New Product Introduction (NPI) Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and New Market Introduction (NMI) projects.
• Lead projects related to interpretation and application of engineering standards regulatory compliance and product safety for individual product groups product families and at the enterprise level.
• Identify and resolve critical non-compliance and market access issues.
• Engage and participate in domestic and international standards development organizations and industry associations related to Caterpillars family of products.
• Develop deploy and teach best practices.
• Establish an effective personal network internal and external to Caterpillar.

Degree Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in an accredited engineering curriculum.

What Skills You Will Have:

• Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• 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.
• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design build and develop a new product technology or service from concept through to production.
• Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools techniques and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion goal or judgment.
• Risk Management: Knowledge of processes tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organizations exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.

Top Candidates will also have

• A deep familiarity with Caterpillar products systems and engineering processesideally gained through direct experience working on or with Caterpillar equipment.
• A mature engineering perspective demonstrated through sound judgment cross-functional collaboration and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Prior experience with engineering standards and/or regulatory compliance
• Experience in product development validation or product support of prime products and/or mechanical systems.
• Prior 6 Sigma Lean and/or project management experience
• Experience leading complex technical projects across multiple groups or sections
• Must be fluent in English

Additional Information:

• The location for this position is in person in Peoria IL. (Remote or Hybrid work schedule is not available for this position.)
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available.
• This position may require up to 20% travel

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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