Engineering Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Tucson, Arizona, seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a team of 10 design engineers within the Rigid Frame Trucks Engineering Organization.

You will oversee design, analysis, and value chain collaboration across the Large Mining Trucks and Dynamic Energy Transfer product lines. This role covers NPI and CPI initiatives, strategic engineering leadership, cross-functional collaboration with purchasing, manufacturing, and platform teams, and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Technical excellence in light structures, heavy structures, or analytical domains.
• Experience leading NPI initiatives and CPI efforts.
• Proven ability to manage people and resolve performance issues.
• Strong decision-making and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate across global teams and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Direct and execute engineering initiatives aligning with long-term goals.
• Oversee product design, analysis, and lifecycle from concept to end-of-life.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with engineering, platform, purchasing, and manufacturing teams.
• Drive safety, quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency across processes.
• Mentor and develop a diverse, high-performing team and recruit top talent.
• Oversee engineering R&D and maintenance budgets.

Skills

Light/Heavy structures

NPI leadership

CPI / continuous improvement

People management

Decision making

Global collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Materials Science

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

We are looking for a visionary and technically strong Engineering Manager to lead a team of 10 Design Engineers within our Rigid Frame Trucks Engineering Organization. This team is pioneering the development of next-generation mining equipment, solving complex engineering challenges, and delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of the industry.

As the Engineering Manager for Light Structures, you will guide a team responsible for design, analysis, and value chain collaboration across the Large Mining Trucks and Dynamic Energy Transfer product lines. You will oversee both New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI/NSI/Maintenance) initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Engineering Leadership: Direct and execute engineering initiatives that align with long-term organizational goals.
• Product Lifecycle Oversight: Provide technical guidance from concept through end-of-life for product designs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster a one-team culture with engineering, platform, purchasing, and manufacturing teams.
• Performance Excellence: Drive safety, quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency across all engineering processes.
• Team Development: Cultivate a high-performing, inclusive, and engaging work environment. Recruit the best talent to strengthen team capabilities and drive innovation. Mentor and support career growth for a diverse team.
• Budget Management: Oversee engineering R&D and maintenance budgets.

Why This Role Is Unique

You’ll be at the forefront of designing lightweight structures that must endure extreme environments and demanding applications. This is a technically challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape the future of mining machines and structural innovation. Best of all, you’ll be leading a high-performing team that’s already in place and thriving.

What Skills You Will Have

Technical Excellence: Demonstrated engineering expertise in light structures, heavy structures, or analytical domains. Proven involvement in major New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives. Hands‑on experience with Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) efforts.

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.

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.

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.

Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of planning methodologies across operational (short‑term), tactical (1–2 years), and strategic (3–5 years) horizons. Able to support and align with broader business objectives through effective planning and contributions.

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.

Education

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Materials Science from an accredited institution.

Additional Information

The primary location for this position is Tucson, Arizona.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available.

This position may require 25% travel.

Sponsorship is not available.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

Posting Dates

August 12, 2026 - August 18, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.