Chief Engineer, Paving Processing — Global Tech Leader

Caterpillar Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 189,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Chief Engineer for the Paving Processing Product Group at Caterpillar Inc. leads strategic engineering direction for the global paving portfolio, aligning technology investments with customer needs and business goals.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, product development leadership, and enterprise collaboration across divisions, with relocation to Brooklyn Park, MN and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Significant engineering leadership across product development and engineering.
• Demonstrated success leading managers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience influencing business strategy, investment decisions, and product portfolio direction.
• Proven capability in Technical Excellence, Product Design and Development, Strategic Thinking, and Organizational Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term engineering and technology strategy for the Paving Processing portfolio.
• Lead technology roadmaps for differentiation, sustainability, autonomy, and digital solutions.
• Oversee governance, architecture, validation, and lifecycle management of major initiatives.
• Partner with other chiefs to align engineering priorities, resources, and investments across the paving portfolio.

Skills

Technical Excellence

Product Design and Development

Strategic Thinking

Organizational Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

The Chief Engineer for the Paving Processing Product Group at Caterpillar Inc. leads strategic engineering direction for the global paving portfolio, aligning technology investments with customer needs and business goals.

The role emphasizes technical excellence, product development leadership, and enterprise collaboration across divisions, with relocation to Brooklyn Park, MN and travel up to 25%.