Dir, Engineering - ART

Job Purpose

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is at the forefront of AI technology, developing a state-of-the-art platform that predicts locomotive failures before they occur. This predictive capability allows our railroad customers to significantly reduce downtime, lower maintenance costs, and enhance operational efficiency.

We are seeking an Engineering Director with a strategic mindset and strong project management skills to lead our software development efforts and maintain the highest standards of quality.

Progress Rail is seeking a Director of Engineering a strategic mindset and strong project management skills to lead our systems and software development efforts and maintain the highest standards of quality.

The Uptime director of engineering role summary:

• Lead the engineering team which includes systems, software, quality, and project engineers to create and maintain the platform according to the product plans.

• Collaborate with other Advanced Rail Technology product director to ensure alignment and execution of the software development lifecycle.

• Integrate data scientist developed models into the platform.

• This role requires the ability to hire and manage a team of high performers to support the customer deployments.

• Your leadership will drive the success of our platform, influencing both its development and its impact on the market.

This is a full-time position working in the Progress Rail Fort Worth, TX or LaGrange, IL office.

Req

10986

Work Location Options

or La Grange, IL

City

La Grange

State:

Illinois

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs.

Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world.

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Key Job Elements

• Collaborate closely with the Director of AI to align software development activities with AI model integration, ensuring seamless deployment and functionality of predictive technologies.

• Lead the software development team, focusing on the execution of project plans, adherence to timelines, and delivery of high-quality software solutions.

• Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes, including automated testing frameworks, code reviews, and performance metrics, to ensure the reliability and scalability of the platform.

• Manage the software development lifecycle from concept through deployment, ensuring best practices in agile project management, continuous integration, and continuous delivery.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including product management, systems engineering, UX/UI design, and customer support, to ensure project objectives align with user needs and company goals.

• Drive innovation within the team by encouraging the exploration of new technologies and development methodologies that can enhance platform capabilities.

• Oversee resource allocation, budgeting, and forecasting for the development projects, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely project completion.

• Communicate technical challenges and achievements to stakeholders and senior management, providing regular updates on project status and strategic direction.

Education / Training

Required Education & Training

• 10+ years of engineering leadership preferably in the software field.

• 5+ years of project and/or product management in a…