Senior Manager Engineering

Caterpillar Inc.; Desford; On-site; GBP 129,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager Engineering for Electrical Systems to lead a global team across Clayton, Sanford, and Desford. This role focuses on architecture, schematics, wiring harnesses, and electronic components for BCP machines and attachments.

You will partner with Product Directors, Cat Technology teams, and Procurement to execute the Enterprise strategy for Advanced Technology in Electrical Systems, while driving program planning, budgets, and resource alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related field).
• Experience leading global engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical architecture and electronics development.
• Ability to plan, budget, and manage resources across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global engineering team for Electrical Systems.
• Drive NPIs, CPI projects, and production support for BCP Electrical Systems.
• Own relationships with Cat Technology and suppliers for electrical components.
• Collaborate with Product Directors and Engineering Managers to translate tech plans into executable architectures.
• Develop and grow electrical engineering capabilities to support long-term Customer needs.

Skills

Electrical systems

Leadership

Global collaboration

Project planning

Strategic thinking

Communication

Decision making

Tech mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Cat Technology Tools

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

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.

Role Summary:

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.

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.

Additional Details

• Work location: Clayton, NC; Sanford, NC; Desford, UK
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Travel: Upto 25% domestic and international
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

Summary Pay Range:

$172,630.00 - $258,950.00

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:

• 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:

September 14, 2026 - September 25, 2026

Any 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.