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.

WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you?  Is it being part of a strong team?  global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar, your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

Seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a cross functional, high performing team manages engineering for design and development of various engine components such as Air Compressor, Flexpipes, Heat Shields, Preservation, Film, shipping cover and paint instruction groups. Previous supervisory experience is required.

As an Engineering Manager, you will provide supervision and technical direction to management and agency employees engaged in activities to support NPI, Quality, Cost reduction and resourcing programs. You are responsible for design ownership of the above-mentioned components and also be responsible for end-to-end development including directing and ensuring proper design and integration of the above-mentioned components, management of technical information including requirements, supplier management, driving strong manufacturing collaboration, and ensuring adherence to Caterpillar Product and Process Excellence standards.

Job Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Design control and portfolio management of various engine components such as Air Compressor, Flexpipes, Heat Shields, Preservation, Film, shipping cover and paint instruction groups
• Responsible for seamless integration of the above-mentioned components working with team members from multiple locations globally
• Direct supervision of Caterpillar and agency employees and Mentor, coach and develop others
• Provide direction to staff primarily based out of Chennai but also at other locations, via robust CPPD practices
• This requires leadership to align engineering and purchasing on sourcing matrix of key components.
• Establish, develop and maintain strong relationship and collaboration with Manufacturing and Suppliers, building consensus and ensuring product is developed first time right
• Champion and adhere to Caterpillar Lean development principles
• Drive innovation and foster continuous learning within the team
• Adopt flexible approach to ensure enough overlap of working hours with teams in US

Basic Qualifications

• Requires an accredited Mechanical Engineering degree
• 15+ years of combined experience in Component and System Development for Diesel Engines and 8+ years of experience in design, component development and validation of air system components as mentioned above.
• Experience managing projects and leading global teams to deliver new product designs into production
• Expert with standard NPI process tools such as FMEA, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP, BIQ, etc.
• Strong ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well as employees in other units, customers and suppliers
• Field support and Factory support experience
• VAVE Execution and Cost Reduction experience

Top Candidates will also have

• Prior supervisory experience is required
• Strong project leadership, direct and coach the team to deliver results
• Strong data analysis skills
• Ability to drive consensus across teams and organizations
• Ability to provide unique and innovative solutions
• Experience with common Caterpillar engineering and purchasing data systems

What You Will Have:

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

 Level Extensive Experience:

• 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.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

• Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.
• Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
• Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
• Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
• Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
• Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

 Level Extensive Experience:

• Utilizes preferred tools, techniques and methods for estimating project cost and time.

• Plans, estimates, staffs, organizes and monitors significant projects.

• Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates contingency plans.

• Conducts regular and ad-hoc project reviews with project team, sponsors, and clients.

• Maintains open communication among project participants and interested parties.

• Communicates reporting requirements; creates monitoring and control mechanisms.

Why is this job good for your career?

• Develop your supervisory skills which will further your career at Caterpillar.  Prior supervisory experience is required.
• You are joining a team of experienced engineers ready to help you grow technically while the younger engineers offer a great mentoring opportunity.
• Opportunity to work on upcoming NPI programs and leave a legacy for the next generation of Caterpillar employees
• We collaborate closely with our suppliers so you will get to visit the manufacturing facilities and develop great working relationships

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

December 16, 2025 - December 30, 2025

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

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