Engineering Manager - Telehandler

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Job Description:

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Role Definition:

Join Caterpillar and seize the opportunity to lead one of our esteemed product engineering teams as an Engineering Manager within the Building & Construction Products division in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. In this pivotal role, you will lead the direction of technical initiatives supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), encompassing product development and ongoing production enhancements. Your primary responsibilities will entail overseeing a team of engineers, ensuring seamless coordination, and driving excellence across all engineering deliverables. Embark on a rewarding journey with us, where your expertise and leadership will drive impactful contributions to our cutting-edge projects.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and prioritize all engineering initiatives within the India team spanning across global and regional NPI activities, quality enhancements, assembly line issues, and commercial requests, while effectively allocating resources to drive success.
• Foster collaboration with the product engineering and cross functional teams located at various global locations to ensure strategic alignment to drive consistency and efficiency
• Guide and mentor team members with technical expertise to ensure the seamless delivery of NPI projects, meeting stringent functional and program requirements within stipulated timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Oversee and champion Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects and provide strategic direction to swiftly resolve challenges and enhance product performance.
• Oversee the machine performance function such as Linkage design & analysis, Powertrain analysis, Spec generation and competitive evaluations for worldwide machine development
• Oversee the product validation function to meet stringent test and endurance requirements to deliver quality products to our Caterpillar customers
• Provide proactive supervision and guidance to a team of 6-10 engineers, offering support in daily tasks management, performance evaluations, and facilitating their professional growth and development.
• Accountable for creating and maintaining Annual Business Plan (ABP)/ budget for the team
• Actively support the recruitment, training, and development of interns and Engineering Rotation & Development Program (ERDP) candidates, fostering a nurturing environment for future talent within the organization.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s / master’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Experience: 16+ years in relevant engineering function with 3 to 5 years of managing people

Skill Descriptor:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey technical concepts, providing leadership guidance, and facilitate collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated technical excellence in engineering, with a strong understanding of product development processes, NPI methodologies, and quality improvement techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency in effectively managing and leading engineering teams, offering direction, mentorship, and support to foster a high-performance work environment, drive professional growth and development, and oversee successful project execution, either through direct management or indirect leadership.
• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and project execution, displaying adeptness in balancing competing priorities, optimizing resource allocation, and delivering results within challenging timelines while upholding the highest standards of quality and excellence.
• Experience working across global teams to foster collaboration, skill development and alignment towards common objectives. Demonstrated ability to understand and respect cultural differences is crucial for effective global collaboration.

Additional Info:

• Thiruvallur, India
• Travel 15% (International)
• Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify
• No ISE assignment/International relocation available

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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