Career Area:EngineeringJob Description: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.It’s More Than a Job, it’s a Career - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo)Job Summary:In our Resource Industries division, we are committed to helping our customers build a better world with our products, services and solutions as we manage through the energy transformation. We are innovating to develop the breakthroughs necessary to support tomorrow’s growth including more sustainable products to help meet the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals.In this role as a Senior Engineering Manager, located in either Peoria, IL or Tucson, AZ, you will report to the Vice President of Engineering and will be primarily responsible for leading and inspiring teams to ensure our Electrification products meet industry safety, regulatory and product design expectations and requirements. As a member of the Engineering team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!What you will do:
Champion our safety driven strategy by focusing on preventing serious injuries, learning and improving, and demonstrating care.
Create and maintain Pro-Active reliability processes to design, develop and validate components, systems, products, services, and technologies.
Continue a culture that encourages innovation, partnering and collaborative relationships, while delivering a consistent customer experience in the application of critical safety features with electrification technology.
Develop partnerships within Caterpillar and with dealers and customers.
Integrate products and services to meet customers’ needs; and providing leadership to the organization and coaching others.
Accountable for protecting Caterpillar’s intellectual property by properly classifying and restricting access to Caterpillar technical information related to their area of responsibility.
Degree RequirementDegree required in an accredited Engineering curriculum.What Skills you will have:Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan. Level Extensive Experience: Ensures attention to the detail and dependencies of existing internal and customer facing program-level plans. Plans for allocation of resources in line with unit goals, technical and business objectives.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. Level Extensive Experience: Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks. Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus. Ability to face adversity and exercise will, while bouncing back from setbacks and maintaining mental toughness.Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Level Extensive Experience: Advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions. Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues. Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.Communicating for Impact: 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. Level Working Knowledge: Analyzes the interests or requirements of the audience; shares only relevant information in a direct and efficient manner. Adapts standard communication approaches when conducting dialogue with different audiences or conveying messages. Explains others' view points and asks questions to ensure mutual understanding. Recognizes and assesses cues or unstated intentions behind verbal and nonverbal communication. Provides persuasive messages using well-reasoned arguments to address audience concerns or reactions.Customer/Market Focus: 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. Level Extensive Experience: Implements improvements to methods for maintaining customer responsiveness. Recommends new products and services based on changing customer needs and success criteria. Responds proactively to market and competitive shifts so as to maintain advantage. Delivers superior customer value consistently and within targets. Negotiates successful outcomes on behalf of difficult or dissatisfied customers.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. Level Extensive Experience: Anticipates and manages difficult interpersonal situations and conflicts, while understanding and connecting with others’ emotions and perspectives. Consults within the team; seeks inputs from subordinates and considers all views while making decisions promptly. Implements coaching and mentoring programs to ensure the holistic development of employees. Monitors employee morale and satisfaction; recognizes employee contributions and achievements. Regularly reviews employee performance and provides constructive feedback.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. Level Extensive Experience: Evaluates different viewpoints and reconciles conflicting interests to achieve a collective understanding and a group mission. Provides optimum solutions for complex problems by using collective intelligence of colleagues' networks. Uses internal and external network of leaderships or experts to help achieve organizational and client goals. Facilitates group's thinking and brainstorming activities to collectively create and share ideas. Oversees a team collaboration to produce positive business results.Influencing Through Expertise: 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. Level Extensive Experience: Communicates complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner so that others can understand. Exhibits depth and breadth of knowledge, skill, and experience in the relevant field. Provides relevant, timely and objective subject matter/process expertise and key insight regarding multiple client business areas and affiliated fields. Provides others with information, opportunities, or resources to develop their skills in the area of expertise. Discards examples of persuasive arguments lacking evidentiary support or impact.Additional Information:The primary location for this position is Tucson, AZ or Mossville, ILDomestic relocation assistance is availableThis position may require between 25 - 35% travelSponsorship is not availableWhat you will get:Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
Competitive Base Salary
Annual incentive bonus plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.Final details:Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media#LIVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.Posting Dates:August 23, 2024 - September 1, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .