Global Lead, Electronic Components & Quality Engineering

Caterpillar; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar in Irving, Texas is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead engineering managers and drive the development, integration, and lifecycle management of electronic component products. You will shape strategy across global teams, balance innovation and quality, and deliver high-performing leaders while aligning with Caterpillar's technology strategy.

This role emphasizes regulatory, environmental, and cybersecurity compliance, as well as advancing digital engineering and AI-enabled

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading teams of 20+ people in a globally distributed team.
• Experience with electronic component products, component integration and product quality management.
• Experience with Component Product Development for automotive, construction or mining Industry.
• Experience with business plan management, including budgeting, actuals tracking, and capital pro

Responsibilities

• Leader of leaders in electronic component development and product quality
• Influence, evolve, and educate the broader electronic component development and integration organization and supply base partners, driving product/process development risk management excellence
• Guide product teams to create and manage successful lifecycle product roadmaps
• Develop and manage operating budgets, staffing plans, and team empowerment to achieve business objectives, with emphasis on lifecycle management of high-quality components/platforms.
• Develop and lead the execution of key performance metrics across the organization
• Drive world class product quality results through Design for Excellence for defect prevention, V&V activities, manufacturing audits for defect containment and CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) best practices.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships and relationships with suppliers to meet current and future product needs.
• Ensure that products meet regulatory, environmental, and cybersecurity compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies, digital engineering practices, AI-enabled development tools, and data-driven decision-making to improve development velocity, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree in Electronics Engineering

Job description

Caterpillar in Irving, Texas is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead engineering managers and drive the development, integration, and lifecycle management of electronic component products. You will shape strategy across global teams, balance innovation and quality, and deliver high-performing leaders while aligning with Caterpillar's technology strategy.

This role emphasizes regulatory, environmental, and cybersecurity compliance, as well as advancing digital engineering and AI-enabled