Engineering Manager - Rapid Electrification

Caterpillar Inc.•Clayton, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. E+ES is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Rapid Electrification team with accountability for High-Voltage (HV) Electrical System Integration. This team owns electrical system design for L5 electric powertrains and L6 Electrified Machine Development across Resource Industries, Construction Industries, and Power & Energy segments. We support NPI, NTI, and Small Batch programs, including customer early learners, technology demonstrators, and advanced prototypes, in collaboration with E+ES component teams, machine product groups, and Cat Technology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Ability to design, build, troubleshoot, and deliver technical solutions within electrified machines
Leads and contributes hands‑on to design, development, integration, and validation activities.
Provides effective solutions to moderate and complex technical challenges through strong technical competence.
Engages subject matter experts as needed to resolve technical issues efficiently.
Mentors and coaches engineers to improve technical rigor, solution quality, and execution.
Assumes accountability for personal technical output and the technical quality of project outcomes.
Ability to design, build, and evolve products or technologies from concept through production.
Leads cross‑functional teams in product and system design and development efforts.
Contributes directly to design decisions, build activities, and engineering tradeoffs.
Develops and improves processes for product design, development, and delivery.
Advocates for new tools, technologies, and methods that enhance product development.
Anticipates future product, technology, and customer needs.
Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects to achieve objectives.
Plans, estimates, staffs, and monitors engineering projects of varying scope and complexity.
Identifies risks and vulnerabilities; creates and executes mitigation and contingency plans.
Maintains transparency through regular project reviews and status communication.
Balances speed, quality, and cost when managing execution.
Applies and coaches effective project management tools and methodologies.
Provides day‑to‑day technical leadership and guidance to project teams.
Coaches and mentors engineers and project team members to grow technical and professional skills.
Monitors team engagement and morale; recognizes contributions and achievements.
Participates in performance feedback and development planning discussions.
Fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and results‑oriented team environment.
Leads investigation and resolution of difficult or high‑impact technical issues.
Evaluates business impact and prioritizes resolution efforts appropriately.
Applies structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis techniques.
Coaches others in effective problem isolation and resolution methods.
Ensures corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Collaborates with global teams to solve shared technical and delivery challenges.
Adapts communication and working styles for diverse partners and stakeholders.
Builds productive working relationships across organizational boundaries.
Shares information and best practices to improve overall execution.

Responsibilities

Leads high‑impact engineering initiatives from concept through delivery, owning technical execution, schedule, cost, and quality.
Develops project scope and technical approach to address business challenges and opportunities.
Serves as hands‑on technical leader, contributing directly to design, implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
Oversees project progress, risks, and costs; communicates status to stakeholders and participating functional areas; proactively resolves issues.
Provides specialized engineering technical support and consulting services across the organization.
Directs project staffing; motivates, mentors, and develops project team members and emerging technical leaders.
Supports talent development through coaching, feedback, and performance discussions; contributes to staffing and development planning.
Ensures achievement of engineering plans while maintaining high standards of product quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.