Hardware & Installation Solutions Senior Engineering Manager

Caterpillar•Dayton, OH

16h•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. Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) is a joint venture between Caterpillar and Trimble whose purpose is to transform the way heavy equipment customers shape the world through machine based, position driven, productivity enhancing solutions that differentiate Caterpillar and Trimble. At the core of these solutions is the focus on accurate, easy, efficient, and safe execution of site designs. The Hardware & Installation Solutions Engineering Manager builds and enables the success of teams designing, building and integrating world class electronic components and kitting solutions (including mounting, connectors, and wiring harnessing) that are at the heart of our industry leading grade control systems. Key elements of success include creating a culture of continuous improvement and tight integration of hardware components, harnessing, mounting solutions, and firmware as a total system solution.

Requirements

Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.
Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.
Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
Understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.
Knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading teams of 15+ people in a globally distributed team
Experience with the integration of component products into systems
Experience with Product Development for the Construction or Mining Industry

Responsibilities

Leader of leaders in electronic component development, mounting and kitting solutions
Influence, evolve, and educate the broader CTCT organization and supply base partners, driving product/process development risk management excellence.
Guide product teams with knowledge of CTCT business strategy to create successful lifecycle product roadmaps that include in house development, outsourced solutions, and third-party integrations.
Develop and manage operating budgets, staffing plans, and team empowerment to achieve business objectives, with emphasis on lifecycle management of high quality hardware solutions.
Develop and lead the execution of key performance metrics across Hardware and Installation Solutions.
Drive world class product quality results through DFX (Design for Excellence) and CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) best practices.
Identify and develop strategic partnerships and relationships with suppliers to meet current and future product needs.
Ensure that products meet regulatory, environmental, and cybersecurity compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
Seek innovative ways to improve development productivity and effectiveness through the introduction of new technologies, development best practices, KPIs, and controls.