Product Value Stream Manager

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:

In the Caterpillar Underground Hard Rock Vehicle team you have the opportunity to design, market and support some of the most innovative products available. In this role as a Director Product Value Stream, you will report to the Vice President Product Management and will be responsible for the machine life cycle value chain for the Hard Rock Vehicle (HRV) product within the Load and Haul organization. As a member of the Resource Industries (RI) Operations and Products 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

Responsibilities and What you will do:

• Manage machine life cycle value chain and understand, design, and develop engineering value chain. This includes addressing product quality, which includes stop ship, Platform assembly processes (CPS for assembly), Machine space claim (dimensions/weight), Super bill-of-material, Manage and deliver the product strategy (Product, PS, Value Chain), Options management and DTO options.
• Support assembly factories, interfacing with Systems & Components Value Chain teams.
• Deliver the functional requirements from the process partners, this could include Cost control, Machine competitiveness/competitive intelligence, Machine performance and Machine reliability and durability.
• Tie all activities into a continuous flow, the entire value chain, remove the silos. The incumbents should drive interconnectedness and integration of each step in the chain and process from supply to decommissioning.
• Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
• The position manages a department through supervisors/managers and professionals. The incumbent provides direction, focus, motivation, and encouragement for subordinates. The position is responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates. The span of control includes management of the test and validation team and facilities.
• Typical process partners are various contacts throughout Caterpillar worldwide and its subsidiaries. External contacts include various customers and vendors throughout worldwide markets. The position is challenged to carefully evaluate problems and review many possible solutions before selecting one option. Problems may be complex and can require the incumbent to develop solutions. The position monitors adherence to quality standards and develops action plans for addressing below standard performance at suppliers. The position faces complex issues, which may differ from those typically faced within the industry or profession. The incumbent establishes and then monitors general policies and guidelines for projects under his/her control to ensure specific, management goals are met, and desired results are achieved. Impacts key quality goals including Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Timeliness, Accuracy, Efficiency, Cost Savings, Process Quality, Part Quality, Internal Quality Certification, Dealer Repair Frequency, etc.

What Skills you will have:

Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.

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.

Quality Orientation: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques; ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

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.

Team Management: Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.

Value Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques for conducting value engineering; ability to use this knowledge to improve the value of a project at the lowest cost.

Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools, and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.

Product Development Life Cycle - MFG: Knowledge of the methodology and associated phases, activities, and deliverables of product development life cycle in manufacturing organizations; ability to bring new or enhanced products to the marketplace.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related program

In lieu of degree – 20+ years' experience in Value Chain or Product Engineering roles

• 15+ years of progressively responsible job-related experience including product design
• Experience leading a global team.
• Product Support and After Market Experience in areas such as lifecycle management, services
• Extensive experience in the Value Chain (Procurement & Manufacturing,).
• Exposure to and knowledge of key suppliers, internal and external, to understand business, capabilities, and critical success factors to sustainable partnerships.
• Manufacturing experience in areas such as factory operations, manufacturing engineering, LEAN, supply chain, quality.
• Field experience with customers and dealers.
• Robust problem-solving experience (LEAN, CPI, quality).
• Exposure to P&L from budgeting, R&D, product cost, warranty, Revenue Recognition perspectives.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Industry knowledge to relate to and manage the complexity of the underground mining customer requirements.
• Application knowledge of products, services, technology and automation.
• High level of urgency and decision-making capability since HRV is a tier 1 production product.
• Complete understanding of company policies and procedures related to manufacturing, engineering, and/or maintenance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to manage through sensitive issues, develop others, or persuade others inside and outside the department to take specific actions.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills and the ability to develop and motivate staff around the world.
• Excellent leadership skills to drive substantial product and cultural changes.

Additional Information:

The location for this position is Australia (Burnie, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane)

Domestic relocation assistance might be available.

5 days in office is required if no other assignment

This position may require 50% travel.

Sponsorship is not available.

Posting Dates:

October 3, October 17, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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