Batteries Value Chain Engineering Senior Manager

Caterpillar•Mossville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. About E&ES: Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E&ES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train , zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/ services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries. We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Job Summary: Join our E&ES team as a Batteries Value Chain Engineering Senior Manager, leading efforts in the rapidly evolving battery space. This role will drive strategies for battery cells, modules, and packs, building a strong network of suppliers and creating innovative solutions to meet technology and speed challenges. Ideal candidates bring supply chain expertise , strong collaboration skills, and a curiosity-driven mindset to connect teams and deliver high-performance results.

Requirements

Business Acumen: Extensive experience and knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Requires a deep knowledge of the battery industry and the related supply chain environment.
Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Extensive experience and 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.
Process Management: Extensive experience and knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Expert experience and knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Industrial Engineering - MFG: Working knowledge of industrial engineering processes, techniques and methods; ability to design and implement various processes and support infrastructures that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
Strategic Sourcing: Extensive experience and knowledge of strategic sourcing methods, technologies and processes; ability to analyze, improve and re-evaluate organizational procurement process continuously.

Nice To Haves

Previous engineering experience or understanding of the engineering process

Responsibilities

Manages staffing, development, and performance management programs for value chain engineering teams; developing project and coaching team leaders.
Designs and implements the end-to-end value chain for a product with a keen focus on inventory, assurance of supply, cost and quality
Manages high-impact, long duration value chain engineering continuous improvement initiatives and projects; ensuring achievement of engineering plan and product quality.
Manages risk and recovery related to foreseeable and unforeseeable value chain disruptions.