Career Area:
Engineering
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Engineering Manager
ThisEngineering Manager will lead and develop aglobalteam of engineering professionals within theSite Connectivity Solutionsorganization. This role is responsible forleading theplanning,executionanddelivery ofConnectivtyalignedproduct development You will lead efforts to further enableour autonomous and remote-controlledmachine applications byensuring projects, initiatives, and processes meet established safety, quality, and milestone commitments.
As a key leader, you will drive engineering excellence, ensure compliance, and align engineering efforts with strategic business objectives. You will oversee resource planning, guide technical decision-making, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation. Through strong leadership and adherence to standards and best practices, you will help deliver high‑quality solutions that support both customer success and business outcomes.
We are proud of the exceptional team doing some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.
What you will do:
Lead and manage aConnectivity Solutionsengineering team supportingdevelopment andsystems testing aligned to our Command products.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to define validation plans, meet quality and safety requirements, and deliver work on schedule.
Track progress using key performance metrics, identify risks, and adjust plans and priorities as needed to meet commitments.
Drive continuous improvement in product quality, process efficiency, and cost effectiveness across engineering deliverables.
Support the use of common quality processes to ensure consistent, high‑quality execution across engineering teams.
What Skills You Will Have:
Planning (Tactical & Strategic)
Develops and aligns tactical plans with long-term strategic objectives to support business goals.
Integrates resource allocation and dependencies into comprehensive planning processes.
Ensures planning efforts are fully connected to the overall business strategy.
Decision Making & Critical Thinking
Analyzes complex situations, validates options, and predicts potential impacts to drive informed decisions.
Advises team and others on synthesizing data and evaluating alternatives.
Reviews past decisions for insights to continuously improve decision-making processes.
Technical Excellence
Provides effective solutions to technical challenges and mentors others to enhance technical competence.
Engages subject matter experts and promotes superior technical solutions to business problems.
Assumes accountability for technical performance and fosters a culture of technical excellence.
Managing People
Leads teams effectively by anticipating and resolving conflicts while fostering collaboration.
Committed to coaching and mentoring to support employee growth, development, and engagement.
Focus on recruiting the best talent to build high-performing teams
Monitors performance and morale, providing constructive feedback and recognition.
Exhibits strong leadership capabilities, along with exceptional communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Top Candidates Will Also Have
Prior team lead or supervisory experience is essential
Customer-focused mindset and excels in team dynamics and organizational effectiveness
Additional Information:
This position requires the candidate to work full-timein Mossville, IL
Relocation assistanceis available for qualified candidates.
Please note:Sponsorship is not availablefor this position.
Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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