Manager Engineering

Career Area: Engineering Job 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. Engineering Manager     Job Summary:   This   Engineering Manager will lead and develop a   global   team of engineering professionals within the   Site Connectivity Solutions   organization. This role is responsible for   leading the   planning ,   execution   and   delivery of   Connectivty   aligned   product development .  You will lead efforts to further enable   our autonomous and remote- controlled   machine application s by   ensuring 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 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.       We are proud of the exceptional team doing some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.

Lead and manage a   Connectivity Solutions   engineering team supporting   development and   systems testing aligned to our Command products.   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.       What Skills You Will Have:   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.   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.   Top Candidates Will Also Have   Prior team lead or supervisory experience is essential