Systems Integration & Validation Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•Green Valley, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. At the Tucson Proving Ground, the Engineering Manager will lead and develop a team of engineering professionals within the Autonomy & Automation System Integration & Validation organization. This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of validation and testing activities for Command for Hauling solutions, ensuring all projects, initiatives, and processes meet established safety, quality, and milestone commitments. As a key leader, you will drive engineering excellence, ensure compliance, and align engineering efforts with strategic business objectives. You will champion common quality practices, including consistent risk identification, issue tracking, and progress toward NPI quality standards. In addition, you will oversee resource planning, guide technical decision-making, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation. Through strong leadership and adherence to standards and best practices, you will help deliver high‑quality solutions that support both customer success and business outcomes.

Requirements

Planning (Tactical & Strategic)
Develops and aligns tactical plans with long-term strategic objectives to support business goals.
Integrates resource allocation and dependencies into comprehensive planning processes.
Ensures planning efforts are fully connected to the overall business strategy.
Decision Making & Critical Thinking
Analyzes complex situations, validates options, and predicts potential impacts to drive informed decisions.
Advises team and others on synthesizing data and evaluating alternatives.
Reviews past decisions for insights to continuously improve decision-making processes.
Technical Excellence
Provides effective solutions to technical challenges and mentors others to enhance technical competence.
Engages subject matter experts and promotes superior technical solutions to business problems.
Assumes accountability for technical performance and fosters a culture of technical excellence.
Communicating for Impact
Tailors’ communication to audience needs, delivering clear, persuasive messages.
Adapts approaches to ensure mutual understanding and address concerns effectively.
Recognizes verbal and nonverbal cues to interpret intentions and strengthen dialogue.
Managing People
Leads teams effectively by anticipating and resolving conflicts while fostering collaboration.
Committed to coaching and mentoring to support employee growth, development, and engagement.
Focus on recruiting the best talent to build high-performing teams
Monitors performance and morale, providing constructive feedback and recognition.
Exhibits strong leadership capabilities, along with exceptional communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Influencing Through Expertise
Communicates complex ideas clearly, positioning self as a trusted advisor.
Provides timely, objective insights across multiple business areas to guide decisions.
Coaches’ others on evidence-based influencing strategies to enhance organizational impact.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience managing and leading teams for both product development and performance management
Previous testing and validation experience with large equipment required
Prior team lead or supervisory experience is essential
Customer-focused mindset and excels in team dynamics and organizational effectiveness
Experience in Mining / Construction Industry preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a System Integration & Validation (SI&V) engineering team supporting Command for Hauling validation and testing activities.
Plan and coordinate validation and testing work for New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology Introduction (NTI), and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) programs.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to define validation plans, meet quality and safety requirements, and deliver work on schedule.
Track progress using key performance metrics, identify risks, and adjust plans and priorities as needed to meet commitments.
Drive continuous improvement in product quality, process efficiency, and cost effectiveness across engineering deliverables.
Support the use of common quality processes to ensure consistent, high‑quality execution across engineering teams.