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.

Job Title: Manager Engineering - 400 Series Aftertreatment

Salary Grade: £59,952 - £74,926 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Peterborough

Benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave

• Up to 18% bonus

• Monthly car allowance – £600 PCM

• Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution

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

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in line with the needs of the business.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s 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. Caterpillar’s 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

An exciting opportunity to join the Component Engineering department to lead design and development of aftertreatment systems on the C0.5-C2.2 (400 Series) range of products.  You will manage a small team of engineers, collaborating with our global engineering, supply chain and production teams to shape solutions from concept to production that achieve world-class levels of quality and value.

Additional Information

• Hybrid Work Pattern - 3 days per week on site

• Up to 10% global travel

What You Will Do

• Motivate, manage and develop a small team through recruitment, performance management, coaching and career development.

• Lead high impact engineering projects, ensuring achievement of time, cost and quality goals, and communicating with customers, stakeholders and senior management.

• Work closely with Product Management to understand customer and regulatory needs and identify opportunities.

• Build relationships with key suppliers and across divisional boundaries to develop solutions in conjunction with IPSD-L and LPSD.

• Define and influence 400 series aftertreatment technology strategy, supplier and concept selection, and capital investment.  Provide specialised technical support on aftertreatment systems to various areas of the organisation.

• Support factory issues, coaching robust problem-solving methodologies and communicating with suppliers, stakeholders and senior management.

• Act as Design Control owner, authorising technical drawing and report release, evaluating and approving urgent supplier changes, and owning components from concept through to obsolescence.

• Use Lean methodology to lead by example and improve processes.

What You Have

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Managing People: Able to lead successful teams, inspire excellence, embrace diversity and inclusion, coach others, and resolve conflict.

• Project Management: Able to plan and control complex projects, managing resources to achieve objectives.  Able to contribute to tactical and strategic business plans.

• Critical Thinking: Able to accurately analyse situations, challenge assumptions, and reach productive decisions based on informed judgement.

• Effective Communications: Able to communicate well at all levels, adapting communications and influencing others.

• Technical Excellence: Extensive knowledge and experience of diesel engine development and new product introduction.  Basic awareness of DEF system and aftertreatment function.

• Customer Focus: Able to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.

• Collaborating Globally: Able to build networks and achieve positive results with people from different countries and cultures.

Top candidates may also be skilled in some of the following areas:

• Technical Excellence: Extensive knowledge and experience of aftertreatment system and design, engine emissions, and/or component development.

• Managing People: Previous experience in people leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s 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, we’ve 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

Posting Dates:

August 14, 2024 - August 28, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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