Metallurgical Engineering Manager — Onsite Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career development

Onsite five days a week

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana seeks a Metallurgical Engineering Manager to lead a team of metallurgical engineers supporting Manufacturing Operations.

The role involves investigations into failures, contamination control, heat treat, and shot peen, with collaboration across component and platform engineering to decide corrective actions. You may also own metallurgical component failure analysis in the future to support the team and group needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of decision-making processes and tools; ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
• Clear and effective communication across teams and levels.
• Strong technical proficiency to solve complex metallurgical challenges.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead staffing, development, and performance management for the metallurgical engineering team.
• Provide specialized engineering support and consultation across the organization.
• Manage high-impact engineering initiatives, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Drive programs/projects to completion and maintain product quality.

Skills

Decision Making & Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Technical Excellence

Managing People

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana seeks a Metallurgical Engineering Manager to lead a team of metallurgical engineers supporting Manufacturing Operations.

The role involves investigations into failures, contamination control, heat treat, and shot peen, with collaboration across component and platform engineering to decide corrective actions. You may also own metallurgical component failure analysis in the future to support the team and group needs.