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Engineering Manager – Product Safety Manager
| Company | Caterpillar Inc. |
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| Location | Peoria, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $156000 – $234000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Accredited degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related technical degree
- 10-15 years of working experience in lieu of a degree
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to accurately interpret and convey complex technical requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency in effective collaboration techniques
- Extensive experience managing multiple conflicting priorities
- Machine or engine design, development or validation experience
- Experience with new product introduction, new technology introduction, and continuous product improvement
- Experience with business plan management, including budgeting and expense tracking
- Experience working with high voltage electrical / electronic systems
- Electrical / electronic component design, development or validation experience
- Basic understanding of global regulatory trends impacting automation, digital connectivity and electrification
- Basic understanding of electrical and controls, and hardware / software development processes
- At least 5 years of experience developing complex components or systems integration of such components
- 6 Sigma / Lean project leadership experience
- Experience participating in International Standards Development and Industry Advocacy efforts
Responsibilities
- Manage the engineering staff and activities with an emphasis on achieving organizational goals, professional development and continuous improvement
- Provide specialized engineering technical support and consulting services to internal Caterpillar product development team clients
- Provide timely communication updates to chief engineers, technical managers, senior corporate regulatory and litigation council, product managers, new product introduction managers and individuals focused on product safety & compliance
- Lead, monitor and participate in various International Standards Development and Industry Association activities
- Monitor and continuously improve internal process performance, quality and cost-effectiveness
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated success leading diverse cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to accurately interpret and convey complex technical requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency in effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different backgrounds, regions and cultures
- Extensive experience managing multiple conflicting priorities with ability to respond to client needs in a value-added manner
- Machine or engine design, development or validation experience
- Experience with new product introduction, new technology introduction, and continuous product improvement
- Experience with business plan management, including budgeting and expense tracking
- Experience working with high voltage electrical / electronic systems
- Electrical / electronic component design, development or validation experience
- Basic understanding of global regulatory trends impacting automation, digital connectivity and electrification
- Basic understanding of electrical and controls, and hardware / software development processes
- At least 5 years of experience developing complex components or systems integration of such components
- 6 Sigma / Lean project leadership experience
- Experience participating in International Standards Development and Industry Advocacy efforts
