Engineering Manager - Mini Excavator Integration & Performance

About the role

Career Area: Engineering

About the role

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Caterpillar’s BCP division is hiring an Engineering Manager in Clayton, NC.

Role Summary

In this role, you will build and execute the strategy for best-in-class performance and integration across Mini Hydraulic Excavator (MHE) products. You will lead engineering teams with an emphasis on controls development, machine performance, systems integration, and software development processes while ensuring projects, initiatives, and processes align with established policies and business objectives.

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

• Lead the MHE product performance and integration team responsible for machine controls development, software delivery, systems integration, and performance optimization across the product lifecycle.
• Lead the technology MGPP for MHE products in line with the advanced technology strategy.
• Apply technical expertise in controls development, machine performance, systems integration, and software development processes to guide engineering decisions and remove technical barriers.
• Lead validation and factory support for machine software.
• Own machine performance quality and customer acceptance from concept through end of lifecycle.
• Manage engineering staff and activities with an emphasis on achieving organizational goals, professional development, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and continuously improve product and process performance, quality, and cost-effectiveness across engineering activities and deliverables.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

What You Have (Core Skills)

• 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 current and future customer needs within the product business strategy.
• 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 to effectively prioritize customer and business needs.
• Effective Communications: Ability to listen effectively, communicate clearly, interpret information accurately, and influence others through concise, audience-focused messaging.
• Technical Excellence: Ability to apply deep technical knowledge to solve complex engineering challenges and guide effective controls, software, performance, and systems integration solutions.
• 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 build and lead successful teams and address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Demonstrated ability to lead technology and integration projects by coordinating work across multiple cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes through strong working relationships.
• Proven leadership in developing, integrating, and supporting complex machine or vehicle systems, with system-level ownership of requirements, performance, and functional interactions.
• Experience leading hands-on tuning and validation of machine or vehicle systems in real-world applications to deliver functionality and performance that meet customer and product requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly to quality or customer acceptance issues in the field, guiding teams toward effective resolution while maintaining customer confidence.

Additional Details

• Work location: Clayton, NC
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

Summary Pay Range

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* - 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

• This position requires working onsite five days a week.
• Relocation is available for this position.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Posting Dates: November 3, 2026 - November 17, 2026
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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