Engineering Manager

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays)

401(k) plan with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, Illinois seeks an Engineering Manager to oversee the large engine and battery development facility. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across technical services, facility maintenance, and logistics, while managing external service providers and contracts to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, efficient testing, and collaboration with stakeholders to optimize resources and deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and resource allocation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across stakeholders.
• Ability to drive technical excellence and problem solving.
• Proven ability to manage people, performance, and conflicts.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across engineering services, maintenance, and logistics.
• Drive safety-focused strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee facility contracts within budget and ensure quality.
• Coordinate with external service providers and manage vendor relationships.
• Support testing and development operations with reliable processes.

Skills

Planning

Decision making

Communication

Technical excellence

People management

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.

Career Area

Engineering

Job Summary

As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the overall support and operational performance of a large engine and battery development facility. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across technical services, facility maintenance, and logistics while managing external service providers and contracts. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient testing and development operations by driving continuous improvement, resource optimization, and stakeholder collaboration.

What You Will Do

• Champion our safety driven strategy by focusing on preventing serious injuries, learning & improving, and demonstrating care.
• Managing staffing, development, and performance management programs for engineering teams; motivating and developing project and team leaders.
• Providing specialized engineering technical support and consulting services to various areas of the enterprise.
• Managing high-impact, short and long duration facility operation initiatives and projects; ensuring achievement of facility maintenance plans and quality.
• Maintaining facility contracts within budget.

What You Will Have

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.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

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.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Education

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

• Travel requirements may be less than 10%.

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

• 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

August 14, 2026 - August 21, 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.