Manager Engineering

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Our world thrives on engineers who build stronger, sustainable solutions. At Caterpillar, you’re part of a global team that not only pushes technical progress, but also cares deeply about each other.

At the Tucson Proving Ground, the Test Engineering Manager will plan, direct, and lead a team of engineering professionals to ensure projects, initiatives, and processes associated with validation and testing of mining equipment meet standards of safety and quality while ensuring project milestones are achieved.

• Manage the test engineering staff aligned with Large Mining Trucks, Autonomy & Automation, and Large Power Systems for validation and testing activities with an emphasis on organizational goals achievement, professional development and continuous improvement. Projects will include New Product Introduction, New Technology Introduction and Continuous Product Improvement.
• Monitoring and continuously improving product and process performance, quality and cost-effectiveness for all engineering activities and deliverables.
• Create the strategy execute on the activities required to meet the validation targets and timeline expectations of your partners.
• Monitor progress and key metrics and adjust when not meeting targets.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Degree required – Preference of Engineering degree

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Tailors communication to audience needs, delivering clear, persuasive messages.
• Adapts approaches to ensure mutual understanding and address concerns effectively.
• Recognizes verbal and nonverbal cues to interpret intentions and strengthen dialogue.

• 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.

• Communicates complex ideas clearly, positioning self as a trusted advisor.
• Provides timely, objective insights across multiple business areas to guide decisions.
• Coaches others on evidence‑based influencing strategies to enhance organizational impact.

• Previous testing and validation experience with large equipment.
• Prior supervisory experience is essential.
• Customer‑focused mindset and excels in team dynamics and organizational effectiveness.

• This position requires the candidate to work full‑time at the Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, AZ.
• Employees at this location enjoy a 9/80 schedule, which provides an additional 26 days off per year, enhancing work‑life balance.
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
• Please note:
  
  Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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