Senior Configurator Systems Integration Engineering Technologist - Wheel Loaders

Position: Senior Configurator Systems Integration Engineering Technologist - Large Wheel Loaders
Location: Mossville

** Career Area:*
* Engineering

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* Job Description:

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* ** 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.

** Senior Configurator Systems Integration Engineering Technologist - Large Wheel Loaders*
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* Location:

** Decatur, IL - Mossville, IL (AC)

** Travel:
** Up to 10%

** Relocation Assistance:
** Not available

** Visa Sponsorship:
** Not Available

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* Job Summary:

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* Join the Large Wheel Loader Engineering team in a highly visible role designed for engineering technologists who want to broaden their business impact, strengthen their leadership capability, and help shape the future competitiveness of one of Caterpillar's most important product lines. This is a high-energy team doing meaningful work across Mining, Quarry, Construction, and Compaction applications-and we are looking for someone who is ready to lead with curiosity, urgency, and a continuous improvement mindset.

This role provides rare exposure to the full Large Wheel Loader, Wheel Dozer, and Compactor value chain, including engineering, manufacturing, business resources, commercial, supply chain, and global product partners. It is an excellent opportunity for a high-potential candidate to build enterprise perspective, develop business acumen, expand their leadership network, and gain the experiences that prepare them for future leadership roles.

The Senior Configurator Systems Integration Engineering Technologist will report to the Engineering Manager and lead work that directly influences long-term end-to-end competitive cost structure goals. You will collaborate across the global Caterpillar team to define cost targets, identify and lead projects that close performance gaps, and communicate progress to leadership. You will also define and manage competitive worldwide product cost targets, lead the cost Obeya process, stay current on Cat and competitive product innovations, and coach engineering teams on cost structure opportunities and objectives.

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* What You Will Do:

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* + Own the development of worldwide, competitive-based product cost targets by partnering with global cost team members, business resources, engineering teams, and product leaders.

+ Build and maintain external competitive cost comparisons that help the team understand where we win, where we have gaps, and where focused action can create customer and business value.

+ Coordinate and maintain the full cost bill of material in partnership with engineering and business resources.

+ Lead cross-functional, high-value cost reduction projects with global impact and clear connection to product competitiveness.

+ Lead Cost Obeya meetings and provide leadership with a clear view of current product cost performance, line of sight to target, risks, and active countermeasures.

+ Set vision, priorities, and objectives for regional cost project leaders to align work across the value chain and achieve end-to-end competitive cost structure goals.

+ Ensure accurate, timely, and actionable cost reporting that enables faster decisions and stronger accountability.

+ Research new product and component design parameters, performance characteristics, and technical specifications to identify opportunities for improved value.

+ Guide technical design evolution, project planning, performance analysis, development testing, supplier selection, and supplier capability assessment.

** Why This Role Stands Out:*
* + Broad exposure to the full product line and business model, from concept and cost strategy through manufacturing, commercial execution, and customer value.

+ Significant leadership visibility through regular engagement with product group leadership and cross-functional business partners.

+ A strong development assignment for candidates seeking to build enterprise…