Engineering Manager - Hydraulics System

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager for the US Hydraulic Systems team in the Building Construction Products division.

You will lead engineers delivering hydraulic technologies, align with product plans, and drive continuous improvement and quality while collaborating with global teams and suppliers. You will coach and develop the team, manage technical risk, and focus on delivering customer value and robust solutions across generations and new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline related to hydraulic systems.
• Strong customer focus and ability to translate needs into plans.
• Ability to turn goals into actionable plans with clear dependencies.
• Structured thinking to support trade-offs in complex scenarios.
• Strong technical credibility in hydraulic systems and fluid power.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and coaching others.
• Experience collaborating across regions and functions with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of validation methods (DFMEA, DOE) and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of hydraulic system technologies aligned to strategy and customer needs.
• Translate plans into prioritised engineering activity across horizons.
• Guide technical decisions balancing risk, performance, cost, and timing.
• Act as a technical role model promoting high-quality delivery aligned with enterprise goals.
• Monitor industry/regulatory developments and share implications with stakeholders.
• Build relationships across product groups, systems engineering, and suppliers.
• Lead and develop the engineering team to build deep technical capability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Decision making

Technical excellence

People management

Global collaboration

Communication

DFMEA

DOE

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Ag Engineering or related

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

DFMEA

DOE

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

Opportunity

As an Engineering Manager within the US Hydraulic Systems (Fluid Power) Team in Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products (BCP) division, you will lead a team of engineers delivering hydraulic system technologies aligned to multi generation product plans and new product introductions. The role has a strong focus on customer value and product quality, working closely with global Caterpillar teams and suppliers to deliver robust, future ready solutions. You will also drive continuous improvement, address field quality issues and reducing warranty through strong technical leadership and informed decision making.

What You Will Do

• Lead the development and delivery of hydraulic system technologies in line with strategic objectives and customer needs.
• Translate multi generation product plans and technology strategy into clear, prioritised engineering activity across both short and longer term horizons.
• Guide technical decision making, balancing risk, performance, cost, timescales and return on investment.
• Act as a technical role model, promoting high quality engineering delivery while aligning with wider enterprise strategies and investments.
• Keep sight of relevant industry, regulatory and technology developments, sharing implications with both technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Build effective working relationships across product groups, systems engineering, supply management and suppliers.
• Lead, coach and develop an engineering team, building deep technical capability to support current delivery and future requirements.

To be successful in this role, you must bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Degree: A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Ag Engineering, or another accredited engineering discipline, providing a solid technical foundation relevant to hydraulic systems (fluid) power and product development.
• Customer Focus: Be aware of customer needs, priorities and expected outcomes. Proactive anticipate new customer needs, market conditions, and deliver superior customer value in the hydraulic system/fluid power solution and application space.
• Planning – Tactical & Strategic: Able to turn longer term business and technology goals into clear, achievable plans, while keeping short term delivery on track. This looks like well prioritised work, appropriate resourcing, clear dependencies and teams who understand both immediate objectives and future direction.
• Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Confident making sound, balanced decisions in complex or uncertain situations, weighing technical risk, customer impact, cost and timing. Demonstrated through structured thinking, clear rationale and the ability to support others through difficult trade offs.
• Technical Excellence: Brings strong technical credibility and judgement in fluid power theory and application, able to assess risk, guide technical decisions and resolve complex system issues. This is reflected in setting clear technical direction, supporting others and ensuring solutions are robust.
• Managing People: Leads and develops engineering teams effectively, setting clear expectations, addressing performance or capability gaps and promoting a positive, accountable working environment. Evidenced through engaged teams, effective coaching, consistent delivery through others, and team growth in fluid power knowledge.
• 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.

Top Candidates Will Also Bring

• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and build trust across a wide and diverse range of people both internally and externally.
• Proven experience of coaching, motivating, and developing a team.
• Ability to identify and create value that delivers a high return on investment for customers.
• Previous and direct experience in leading hydraulic system design, development, manufacture, and validation.
• Ability to leverage enterprise investments and align with corporate strategies.
• The ability to structure and drive complex engineering activity, managing priorities, risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations.
• Comfortable working across regions, cultures and functions, adapting communication and ways of working to build alignment and shared ownership.
• Technical validation experience (DFMEA, DOE)
• Data analytics experience (Power Bi, Tableau, etc.)

Additional Details

• Work location: Sanford,NC
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Travel: up to 20% including international travel.
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

Summary Pay Range

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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

October 6, 2026 - October 18, 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.