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.

The selected candidate will manage multiple complex product/solution introduction projects for RI Electrification team. Primarily leading DET NPI core program and it's application programs. These programs will need extensive collaboration with various functional teams on daily bases.

What You Will Do:
• Coordinating with the businesses, sales, marketing, and platform groups to manage resources for each deliverable within the project.
• Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems.
• Influencing project staffing; motivating and developing project team and team members.
• Communicating with customers and managing expectations; ensuring effective use of project controls and reporting mechanisms.

Education Requirement
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

What Skills You Will Have:

• Planning: Tactical, Strategic – You will develop and communicate tactical plans aligned with strategic goals; allocate resources, link departmental plans to business objectives, and ensure integration with the overall strategy.
• Products and Services – You will oversee product development and delivery; advise on implementation, differentiate offerings, and monitor regulatory and environmental factors.
• Quality Management – You will apply quality indicators and continuous improvement methods; use evaluation tools and adhere to organizational quality practices.
• Effective Communications – You will foster a culture of strong communication; engage diverse audiences, write for professional distribution, and coach others on communication techniques.
• Problem Solving – You will lead resolution efforts using varied techniques; capture lessons learned, analyze information, and develop solutions for high-impact issues.
• Customer Service Management – You will ensure service quality and client satisfaction; resolve expectation gaps, manage service agreements, and maintain focus on value-added services.
• Program Management – You will plan and oversee related projects; evaluate risks, conduct reviews, and coach on tools and communication.
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) – You will implement DFM methods to streamline design and reduce costs; follow best practices and document processes.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Proven NPI leadership experience - ideally within Caterpillar or very familiar with Caterpillar NPI processes.
•  Six Sigma certification and large project leadership experience.
• Day-one readiness to lead the project with ability to quickly grasp project scope, team dynamics, and deliverables.
• Bonus traits like program leadership, electrification experience, or involvement in autonomy/JSS initiatives.

Additional Details:

• Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is offered.
• Travel: Up to 15% of travel may be required.
• Location: This position is based in Tucson, Arizona and requires on-site presence five days a week.

Summary Pay Range:

$156,000.00 - $234,000.00

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:

October 28, 2025 - November 10, 2025

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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