Engineering Manager

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.

Role Definition

Manages engineering for design and development of electrical installation relating to the Hard Rock Vehicles. Specifically, this role is responsible for day-to-day leadership and management of the Electrical Installation team, based in Burnie, Tasmania.

The role will report directly to the Resource Industries Wheeled Products Electrical Installation Manager. They will be responsible for establishing the Annual Business Plan (ABP), based around the product group budget letter, and reporting monthly on the actual financial performance compared to the business plan. The team is fundamentally a service provider to the L6 Product Group. The role will be accountable for delivering approved projects included in the ABP to the agreed timetable. Throughout the year any scope changes will be reviewed with the product group and the impact to timing and business plan will be reflected in the quarterly Rolling Business Model (RBM) process.

Responsibilities

Managing staffing, development, and performance management programs for engineering teams; motivating and developing project and team leaders.

Providing specialized engineering technical support and consulting services to various areas of the organization.

Managing high-impact, short and long duration engineering initiatives and projects; ensuring achievement of engineering plan and product quality.

Maintaining product release plans and material plans; driving programs to completion on time and within budget.

A degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum is strongly preferred.

Degree Requirement

Engineering degree required with 3-5 years of applicable experience or 10 years of direct professional experience in lieu of degree.

Background / Experience:

Strong Technical knowledge

Extensive experience in Product Design and Development:

Project Management

Strong knowledge of planning techniques, tactical and strategic

Effective communication skills

Problem solving

Customer/Market focus

Managing people and ability to lead successful teams

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).