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Caterpillar’s Earth Moving division is hiring for Sr. Engineering Manager in Peoria, IL!
Role Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for you as a Technical Engineering Manager (internally known as Senior Engineering Manager) within the Motor Grader engineering team. This position will lead a team of 15-20 direct reports and will be responsible for the Machine Integration, Machine system teams, for owning the development of and adherence to the yearly R&E budget, and for maintaining the engineering footprint required to accomplish the long-term business strategy. The Technical Manager position is critical to ensure that NPI programs exceed cost goals, meet all functional requirements, and meet or exceed the quality targets set out for the program at first production. The Technical Manager must emphasize a Lean Product Development system with an emphasis on reflection and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do (Job Duties)
• Provide guidance for and management of the Machine Integration, System teams in India.
• Work with partners to develop the Motor Grader R&E budget as well as to manage the business to adhere to the budget throughout the year.
• Maintain the worldwide engineering footprint to align the skills and headcount needed to meet the 10-year product development plan.
• Execution on time, cost, and quality requirements aligned with product group and value chain / partner requirements.
• Manage direct team to enhance skills, provide development opportunities, and ensure the necessary skill growth to meet product development requirements.
• Partner with core product development resources across CAT(Power train, Software, Validation, component teams).
• Engage the Lean Development process and ensure continuous improvement in areas of responsibility.
What You Have (Core Skills)
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Additional Details
Summary Pay Range:
$172,630.00 - $258,950.00Compensation 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.Posting Dates:
September 10, 2026 - September 28, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Caterpillar Inc. designs, tests and manufactures engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives.