Caterpillar Inc.
Senior Engineering Manager
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Career Area:
Engineering
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.
Job Title:
Senior Engineering Manager
Salary:
£99,300 - £124,000 depending on skills demonstrated
Contract:
Full time & permanent
Location:
Desford, Leicestershire (5 days per week on site). Domestic relocation assistance is considered.
The Opportunity
Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products (BCP) Division is hiring for Senior Manager Engineering for Electrical Systems to be based in Clayton, NC (CMDC), Sanford NC, or Desford UK. As Senior Engineering Manager for BCP Electrical Systems, you will lead a global engineering organization responsible for Electrical Systems and Components for the global lineup of BCP Machines and Attachments. You are accountable for electronic architecture, schematics, wiring harnesses, and BCP Design-Controlled electronic and electric components. You lead a global team and collaborate with our Product Teams, Cat Technology teams, and Procurement Teams to execute the Enterprise strategy for Advanced Technology on BCP Machines.
What You’ll Do (Job Duties)
- Lead a global team with Managers based in Sanford NC, Clayton NC, Desford UK, and Thiruvallur, India.
- Lead the execution of NPI programs, CPI projects, current product maintenance, factory support, aftermarket and production obsolescence management, and supplier CPPD for BCP Electrical Systems and Components.
- Own the Cat Technology relationship for BCP Electrical Systems and Components.
- Collaborate closely with BCP Technology Manager, Cat Technology Software and Component Groups, and BCP Product Engineering Teams to translate technology plans to executable electrical architecture, component, and systems plans.
- Communicate regularly and collaborate closely with Product Directors, Engineering Managers, and NPI Managers on program planning, requirements, scope, budget, resource needs, and execution.
- Develop and grow deep engineering expertise and talent in Electrical Systems and Component engineering capability to support the long-term needs of Caterpillar customers with Advanced Technology that improves safety and productivity.
- Develop and enhance Agency and Statement of Work relationships to flexibly support changing workloads in electrical systems development.
- Own the On-Site Supplier relationships for Harness co-development in the US and UK.
- Plan, direct, and lead engineering staff and activities to ensure projects, initiatives and processes comply with established policies/objectives.
- Manage and continuously improve product quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness for all engineering activities and deliverables.
- Manage engineering product and manufacturing process or quality issues, from concept through end of life-cycle, with a particular emphasis on obsolescence in production and aftermarket.
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What You Have (Core Skills)
- Degree Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields
- Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
- Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
- Communicating for Impact: Knowledge of concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.
- Customer/Market Focus: Understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.
- Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
- Collaborating Globally: Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.
- Influencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization
Top Candidates Will Also Have
- Electrical system development experience in on or off-highway equipment.
- Leadership experience creating and maintaining processes used to design, develop and manufacture Electrical systems, components, and technologies.
- Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
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What You Will Get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
Benefits:
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Opportunity to buy additional holiday
- Car Allowance £725pm
- 31% Bonus
- Private Medical
- Equality Plan
- Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%
- Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution
- Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community
- Optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
Travel:
Up to 25% domestic and international
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates:
September 14, 2026 - September 25, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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