Manager Engineering

Caterpillar Inc.•Clayton, NC

8d•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. The Building Construction Products Division (BCP) Electrical & Electronics Engineering team is hiring for Engineering Manager in Clayton, NC! Role Summary: As an Engineering manager you will provide technical direction and supervision to management and salaried personnel and engage in design, development, or research activities related to electrical systems design. You will be accountable for meeting electrical and electronics systems requirements and meeting compliance and regulations requirements by working with internal Caterpillar partners. You will be responsible for defining technical specifications, performing FMEAs, leading design and development, and leading validation and certification efforts for new product introduction and maintenance objectives. You will be accountable to meet objectives of new product introduction over the full cycle of machine development. You will be tasked to recruit new personnel. You will need to mentor and coach your direct reports and ensure they comply to terms of employment. You will need to create and manage requests for agency engineers and ensure the agency engineers have the access and resources to allow them to be effective.

Requirements

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
Collaborating Globally: 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.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Nice To Haves

Foundational product development skills such as conceptual design, development of product and/or process, data analysis & extraction, failure resolution & prevention.
Knowledge of more than one engineering function, technology, component, system, product, or process is required.
This role requires that the incumbent demonstrates understanding of product technology and the customers’ business and needs.
Demonstrates a penchant for innovation, initiative, people development, and interpersonal skills.
Possesses experience in design of electrical systems and/or wiring harnesses on machines or vehicles.
Displays comprehensive knowledge of Caterpillar Inc.; its products and services; its internal systems, processes, and procedures; and a general understanding of Caterpillar’s external customers, competitors, and market influencers.

Responsibilities

Managing various levels of engineers, technologists, and support personnel in one geographic location.
Providing project leadership and technical direction to new machine development programs for 60% of his/her time and engaging in supervision for tasks and technical development of direct reports for the remaining 40% of his/her time.
Managing program risk due to technical challenges and delays.
Coaching the work group to develop collaborative relationships among themselves, with customers, suppliers, other cross functional groups, and internal customers.
Executing on division and enterprise strategies for the best outcome from a customer and organization, considering single technologies, machine systems, components, products, and processes.
Maintaining product release plans and material plans; driving programs to completion on time and within budget.