Manager Manufacturing Engineering

Career Area

Manufacturing

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Caterpillar’s Electrification & Energy Solutions (E+ES) Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power trains, zero‑emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro‑grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services, and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self‑motivated, intelligent, and team‑oriented individuals to make our plans a reality.

We are seeking a visionary and execution‑focused Manufacturing Engineering Manager to help manage Caterpillar’s motor prototyping facility in Noblesville, Indiana. This site represents a pivotal step in advancing our division’s electrification strategy and will play a critical role in developing multiple motor technologies. You will be responsible for scaling operations, fostering a culture of innovation, safety, and collaboration, and leading a team of operations professionals.

• Location:
  
  Noblesville, IN
• Up to 15% domestic travel required
• No relocation or sponsorship provided

• Recruit, develop, and manage a high‑performing cross‑functional team
• Oversee prototyping activities and ensure alignment with electrification technology roadmaps
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain
• Drive continuous improvement, quality, and safety initiatives

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, R&D, or prototyping environments
• Strong understanding of electric motor technologies and product development cycles
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, startup‑like environment within a global enterprise

• Extensive knowledge of motor manufacturing plants and operations
• Experience in a variety of operational roles from supply chain to quality

• Extensive expertise in working cross‑functionally with engineering, design, testing, and validation to drive process design for manufacturability
• Demonstrated collaborative processes that lead to problem solving and achievement of business goals
• Fosters inclusive cooperation across generations, functions, regions, and levels

• Understand, adapt, and proactively seek changes and innovation in the business environment to improve competitive advantage
• Implement new systems, procedures, and tools efficiently when conditions change
• Communicate lessons learned from mistakes and successes to foster improvement

• Use effective influencing tactics to deepen expertise and challenge decisions within and outside organization
• Provide evidentiary support while offering recommendations to influence decision‑making
• Build a strong reputation and credibility as an expert in the field

• Plan, estimate, staff, organize, and monitor significant projects
• Identify risks and vulnerabilities; create contingency plans
• Maintain open communication among project participants and stakeholders

• Expert knowledge of lean manufacturing philosophy, principles, and implementation approaches
• Mentor others on cultural transformation needed for effective lean implementation
• Create training programs for lean supplier strategy execution

• Demonstrated people leadership experience…