Product Change Control Manager

Caterpillar Inc.; Corinth (MS); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401k plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Parental leave

Career development

Incentive bonus

Life Insurance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Corinth, MS, is seeking a Product Change Control Manager to lead engineering change management across multiple facilities and drive NPI and product release readiness.

You will manage material planning, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with product engineers to ensure timely releases and library controls throughout the product life cycle. The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight, guiding a small team through complex

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience desired
• Supply Chain, Engineering or Accounting degree desired
• Experience leading employees or cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with engineering change management, configuration control, New Product Introduction, or product release processes
• Working knowledge of material planning, inventory management, replenishment, and manufacturing systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and implement changes across engineering, operations, and supply chain functions
• Experience using data and structured problem-solving methods to improve material flow, inventory performance, or production readiness

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering change management across the Mississippi facilities, coordinating changes through liaison and material queues and ensuring effective implementation across value streams
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and product release coordination, including setup and release activities, while ensuring production, material, and system readiness for implementation
• Provide leadership for material planning and replenishment processes, including Item Sub/Kanban setup and management, buy-level issue resolution, Roll-To relationships, and related material management activities
• Lead inventory optimization and supply chain improvement activities, including safety stock management, surplus inventory disposition, and initiatives to reduce excess inventory and improve material flow
• Collaborate with product engineers to support the timely release and implementation of new models, major product updates, and miscellaneous changes. Maintain configuration integrity and traceability throughout the product life cycle by implementing library controls, product builds, and tool setup and maintenance
• Establish priorities and coordinate the efforts of the change control team responsible for processing product changes, establishing manufacturing effective dates, and scheduling material for the factory
• Respond to questions regarding configuration management policies and procedures and perform configuration verification audits
• Manage a team of three to five employees
• Provide ongoing specialized expertise and consultation to product change control groups regarding release practices
• Serve as a working manager, providing leadership and hands‑on support across several key responsibilities, including: Change Management Lead for Engines, Liaison and Materials Queue Lead for ECB, Heads, and Prentiss products, Facility Surplus Process Lead

Skills

Change management

NPI

Material planning

Inventory management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Problem solving

Configuration management

Education

Supply Chain degree

Engineering degree

Accounting degree

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

Manufacturing

CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING

Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding to work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.

Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division (Reman) has an exciting opportunity for a Product Change Control Manager located in our Corinth, MS facility.

Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division (Reman) has an exciting opportunity for a Product Change Control Manager located in our Corinth, MS facility.

Primary Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Lead engineering change management across the Mississippi facilities, coordinating changes through liaison and material queues and ensuring effective implementation across value streams.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and product release coordination, including setup and release activities, while ensuring production, material, and system readiness for implementation.
• Provide leadership for material planning and replenishment processes, including Item Sub/Kanban setup and management, buy-level issue resolution, Roll-To relationships, and related material management activities.
• Lead inventory optimization and supply chain improvement activities, including safety stock management, surplus inventory disposition, and initiatives to reduce excess inventory and improve material flow.
• Collaborate with product engineers to support the timely release and implementation of new models, major product updates, and miscellaneous changes. Maintain configuration integrity and traceability throughout the product life cycle by implementing library controls, product builds, and tool setup and maintenance.
• Establish priorities and coordinate the efforts of the change control team responsible for processing product changes, establishing manufacturing effective dates, and scheduling material for the factory.
• Respond to questions regarding configuration management policies and procedures and perform configuration verification audits.
• Manage a team of three to five employees.
• Provide ongoing specialized expertise and consultation to product change control groups regarding release practices.
• Serve as a working manager, providing leadership and hands‑on support across several key responsibilities, including:
• Change Management Lead for Engines
• Liaison and Materials Queue Lead for ECB, Heads, and Prentiss products
• Facility Surplus Process Lead

What You Will Have

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Completes work precisely, follows procedures, and recognizes the impact of errors.
• Manufacturing Change Control: Understands how production changes are evaluated, approved, communicated, implemented, and documented.
• Cross-Team Integration: Builds relationships and coordinates work across teams to achieve shared results.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Analyzes issues, applies sound judgment, and makes or escalates decisions appropriately.
• Manufacturing Processes: Understands manufacturing functions, workflows, responsibilities, and supporting documentation.
• Planning and Organizing: Prioritizes assignments, estimates resources, and keeps work on schedule as conditions change.
• Problem Solving: Uses structured methods to identify, analyze, resolve, and elevate operational or process issues.

Who This Role Is Great For

• A hands‑on people leader who can guide a small team while directly supporting complex change‑control and material‑management activities.
• A manufacturing or supply chain professional experienced in engineering changes, NPI, product releases, configuration management, or production readiness.
• A cross‑functional problem solver who can coordinate priorities among engineering, operations, materials, and value‑stream partners.
• A detail‑oriented decision maker who can manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and drive changes through implementation.

Degree Requirement

• Degree or equivalent experience desired
• Supply Chain, Engineering or Accounting degree desired

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience leading employees or cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with engineering change management, configuration control, New Product Introduction, or product release processes.
• Working knowledge of material planning, inventory management, replenishment, and manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and implement changes across engineering, operations, and supply chain functions.
• Experience using data and structured problem‑solving methods to improve material flow, inventory performance, or production readiness.

What You Will Get!

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of annual bonuses.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre‑employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

• Background Screening
• Drug & Alcohol Screening

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Benefits

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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 20, 2026 - October 30, 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.