Engineering Manager, ADAS Safety

Caterpillar Inc.•Irving, TX

9d•$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. The role includes data-gathering capabilities and build-system infrastructure that enable efficient development, validation, and deployment, while ensuring alignment with established policies and objectives. The manager oversees staff and engineering activities, continuously improves product and process performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness, and leads processes for designing, developing, and manufacturing components, systems, products, services, and technologies. The role also manages engineering product, manufacturing process, or quality issues from concept through end of life-cycle. This 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 posted salary range is $159,120–$238,680; compensation may vary based on individualized factors.

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 critical-thinking tools, with ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
Knowledge of relevant technologies and application methods, with ability to provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Effective listening and communication skills and ability to influence others in varied situations.
Ability to remain aware of shifting market priorities and respond to internal and external customer needs.
Knowledge of people-management processes and ability to lead successful teams and address performance and workplace conflicts.
Ability to collaborate effectively with people from different countries and cultures.
Knowledge of influencing tactics and strategies and ability to apply expertise to influence or challenge decisions.
25–50% travel is required.
Must work full-time at the Irving, Texas office.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of proven experience in technical program management, preferably in robotics or autonomous vehicles, or 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 goal achievement, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Monitor and continuously improve product and process performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness across engineering activities and deliverables.
Provide leadership to create and maintain processes for designing, developing, and manufacturing components, systems, products, services, and technologies.
Manage engineering product, manufacturing process, or quality issues from concept through end of life-cycle.
Develop and integrate technologies within ADAS systems and safety products, including data-gathering capabilities and build-system infrastructure for development, validation, and deployment.