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EngineeringJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
This position is for an Engineering Manager within Cat Technology. In this position you will have accountability for business ownership of Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) processes and tools for the enterprise. You will lead and empower a team of 30 technical professionals to represent the PLM user community by collecting voice of the customer defining requirements and strategy and planning transformation initiatives. Working with Cat IT partners you will guide the execution and development of solutions to timely defect-free implementation. You will also be accountable to work in a collaborative manner with a global and diverse partnership network. This position will focus on delivering operational excellence across strategic and tactical landscape coupled with transformational growth across the product development ecosystem. As PLM business owner you will facilitate business partner engagement at various levels and represent PLM interests to the Senior Technology Leader Forum (STLF).
What You Will Do:
Manage the engineering staff and activities with an emphasis on organizational goals achievement professional development and continuous improvement.
Monitor and continuously improving product and process performance quality and cost-effectiveness for all engineering activities and deliverables.
Provide leadership to create and maintain PLM processes and related engineering standards.
Manage PLM process or quality issues from concept through end of life-cycle.
Deliver results aligned with business plans.
Education Requirement:
Degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum or a degree with equivalent engineering experience
What You Will Have:
1. Strategic & Tactical Planning
- Demonstrated experience in operational tactical (12 years) and strategic (35 years) planning.
- Ability to align resource allocation and project planning with business objectives.
2. Decision-Making & Analytical Thinking
- Skilled in structured decision-making frameworks and data-driven analysis.
- Proven ability to assess alternatives validate assumptions and guide teams through complex decisions.
3. Technical Leadership in PLM
- Deep expertise in PLM tools (e.g. Teamcenter Creo) and engineering systems.
- Ability to resolve technical challenges and mentor others in solution development.
4. Communication & Stakeholder Influence
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience influencing cross-functional teams and presenting complex ideas clearly.
5. People & Team Management
- Proven success in leading diverse global teams and managing performance.
- Experience with coaching mentoring and fostering employee engagement.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Experience with adjacent process and tools in simulation or manufacturing.
- Prior work within theCaterpillar engineering or IT ecosystem.
- Familiarity withAgile methodologiesor formalproject managementpractices.
- Proven ability tolead or collaborate with global teams.
- Direct experience working with or alongsidesoftware vendors or service providers.
- Background inengineering or product developmentroles with NPI exposure.
Additional Information:
- This position isbased exclusively in Mossville IL(Tech Center Building E).
- Domestic relocation assistance is available.
- Work authorization sponsorship is not offered.
- Up to 10% travelmay be required.
Summary Pay Range:
$156000.00 - $234000.00Compensation 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:
July 9 2025 - July 16 2025Any 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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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
