Manager Engineering at Caterpillar in Chillicothe, Illinois

Job Description:

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.

Job Summary:

This Engineering Manager position is a critical role within our Autonomy & Automation System Integration & Validation organization. This role of Quality Manager will be responsible for owning all quality related processes and metric reporting, for driving common implementation of the quality practices across our A&A Technology delivery teams and will directly manage our CPI Black Belts. Common quality practices will include BIQ deployment, consistent issue risk definition, and tracking of programs towards NPI quality standards.

The individual will deliver new levels of product quality for Autonomy and Automation, set & report on key metrics, lead team members, and ensure commonality in processes & reporting dashboards. Outstanding technical, coordination, and communication skills are a must for this position. 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 Product Quality for all Autonomy & Automation NPI programs.
• Provide leadership to create and maintain common processes to ensure quality from all office and onboard delivery teams.
• Lead all aspects of A&A reporting in the Mining Technology Quality Council.
• List manager for A&A Product Level Defect list.
• Manage team of CPI Black Belts (US & India).
• Drive relentless execution on resolution of CPI projects with quality and velocity.

Education requirement:

Requires a degree in an accredited Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science curriculum.

What skills you will have:

Planning: Tactical, Strategic:

• Expertise in developing multiyear strategic-level validation initiatives.
• Knowledge of annual budget planning cycle processes.

Communicating for Impact:

• Expertise in presenting concise status summaries to technical teams, technical managers, and director/executive level stakeholders.

Technical Excellence :

• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and practices.
• Expertise with complex software applications within system of system level products.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar BIQ (built in quality) practices.
• Expertise with developing metric reporting dashboards (ex. in Azure DevOps or similar platforms).

Managing People :

• Expertise in direct people management skills.
• Works collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds; understands their needs and perspectives.

Additional Information:

The location for this position is Mossville, IL

Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.

This position will require 25% travel.

What 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:

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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 .

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media

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Visa 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:
June 11, 2024 - June 18, 2024
Any 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.

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