Manager, Engineering - Metallurgy

Caterpillar; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Metallurgical Engineering Manager within the Large Power Systems Division to lead a team of metallurgical engineers supporting manufacturing operations.

You will drive investigations of failures, contamination control, magnetism issues, heat treat and shot peen support, and collaborate with component and platform engineering teams to decide courses of action. You will also own metallurgical component failure analysis as needed and guide the team in delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science required.
• Experience leading metallurgical engineering teams or similar.
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading staffing, development, and performance programs for metallurgical engineering team.
• Providing specialized engineering technical support to the organization.
• Managing high-impact engineering initiatives and projects to meet plans and quality.

Skills

Staffing

Development

Performance management

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science

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.

About LPSD

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.

Job Summary

As a Metallurgical Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of Metallurgical Engineers supporting the Manufacturing Operations team. Your team will respond to the Operations issues, leading investigations of failures, contamination control, magnetism issues, heat treat and shot peen support, and work with component and platform engineering teams on determining the right course of action based upon the findings. This position may also be asked to own some metallurgical component failure analysis in the future to support the team and the needs of the group.

What you will do

• Managing staffing, development, and performance management programs for facility support metallurgical engineering team; motivating and developing team.
• Providing specialized engineering technical support and consulting services to various areas of the organization.
• Managing high-impact, short and long duration engineering initiatives and projects; ensuring achievement of engineering plan and product quality.
• Driving programs/projects to completion on time and within budget.

Degree Requirement

Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science

What you will have

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.

Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.

Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.

Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.

Advices others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.

Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.

Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.

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.

Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.

Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.

Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.

Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.

Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.

Maintains focus on the topic at hand.

Technical Excellence:

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

Advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions.

Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.

Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions.

Coaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems.

Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.

Assumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs.

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.

Anticipates and manages difficult interpersonal situations and conflicts; resolves them to mutual satisfaction.

Consults within the team; seeks inputs from subordinates and considers all views while making decisions.

Implements coaching and mentoring programs to ensure the holistic development of employees.

Monitors employee morale and satisfaction; recognizes