Engineering Manager

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Job Title: Manager Engineering

Salary: 88251 per annum Dependent Upon Experience

Location: Peterborough UK

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Up to 31% Bonus

• Car Allowance 650 PCM

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.

About IPSD

Caterpillars Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine Petroleum Industrial Applications Electric Generators and Locomotives. Caterpillars company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

• Provide cost management leadership and collaboration with Engine Product and Procurement Groups supporting the delivery of best cost solutions to meet critical product development and continuous improvement goals

• Plan direct and lead the activities for a staff of cost engineers to ensure projects initiatives and processes comply with established timelines and objectives

Additional Information

• Travel Requirements 25% global

• Position is located in Peterborough UK and is required to be on site for effective collaboration with associated team and business partners.

• Required Education (minimum) Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership to a team of Cost Engineers located in strategic global locations working to deliver robust cost modeling support for various high visibility and strategic New Product Introduction projects

• Provide critical technical and commercial support on material costs to Engine Product Groups through establishing best cost solutions via such tools / processes as design level deep dive cost analysis competitive engine analysis and should cost modeling to ensure cost effective solutions are released to production

• Collaborate with Procurement Professionals Engineering and Data Scientists to identify commercial opportunities on the improvement of purchased material pricing utilizing data analytics against commercial and technical attributes

• Responsible to continuously develop and improve upon best practices and processes for tactical cost management long-term cost alignment and individual team member skills / capabilities developments

What You Have

Basic Qualifications

Strong technical background (engineering degree preferred in mechanical electronic electrical control systems or automotive engineering) though other engineering qualifications / experience will be considered

Top Candidates May Also Have Experience With

• Off-highway engine product design and development experience

• Understanding of Caterpillars supply network Purchasing Practices and engineering design practices

Skills

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of engine technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical cost challenges in engine designs with the ability to advise engineering teams on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

What You Will Get

As a Manager Engineering on the E&T Center of Excellence Material Cost Team you will lead an experienced team of cost engineers while also collaborating with Engine Product Teams Procurement Professionals and Data Scientists to ensure best cost solutions are delivered for various Caterpillar Engine this role you will be able to apply your unique life and job experiences and work in a team environment where your ideas are heard your contributions are recognized and you are driving cost improvement to the overall bottom line.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds 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 weve 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.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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