Engineering Manager, ADAS Safety

Caterpillar•Irving, TX

7d•$159,120 - $238,680•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Manager plans, directs, and leads engineering staff and activities to develop and integrate forward-looking technologies within ADAS systems and safety products. This includes data-gathering capabilities and build-system infrastructure that enable efficient development, validation, and deployment, while ensuring alignment with established policies and objectives. The position is based full-time at Caterpillar’s Irving, Texas office and requires 25–50% travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available. Visa sponsorship is not available. The role leads engineering work from concept through end of lifecycle, including product and manufacturing-process or quality issues. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational, tactical, and strategic planning.
Knowledge of decision-making processes and tools, with the ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions.
Knowledge of relevant technology and application methods, with the ability to solve significant technical challenges.
Effective listening and communication skills, including the ability to interpret information and influence others.
Ability to respond to internal and external customer needs as market priorities shift.
Knowledge of people-management processes and ability to lead teams and address performance and workplace conflicts.
Ability to collaborate effectively with people from different countries and cultures.
Knowledge of influencing strategies and ability to apply them within and outside the organization.
The position requires full-time work at the Irving, TX office and 25–50% travel.
Successful completion of a drug screen is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of proven experience in technical program management, preferably in robotics or autonomous vehicles, or experience leading complex autonomous or heavy-equipment product development.
New Product Introduction (NPI) leadership experience for complex machines or product features.
Experience with ADAS or safety programs.
Strong technical background in complex hardware-software systems.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing release schedules.
Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
Exposure to verification and validation of safety-critical software and systems.
Proven success managing large-scale technology programs from concept through deployment and support.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Manage engineering staff and activities, emphasizing organizational goals, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Monitor and continuously improve the performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness of engineering products, processes, and deliverables.
Lead the creation and maintenance of processes for designing, developing, and manufacturing components, systems, products, services, and technologies.
Manage engineering product and manufacturing-process or quality issues from concept through end of lifecycle.
Develop and integrate technologies for ADAS systems and safety products, including data-gathering capabilities and build-system infrastructure that support development, validation, and deployment.