Senior Manager, Engineering

Jobtailor; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a global electrical engineering leader to design and deliver electrical systems for BCP machines and attachments. You will own electronic architecture, schematics, wiring harnesses, and design-controlled components.

You will lead NPI and CPI programs, manage supplier relationships in the US and UK, and drive product quality, cost reductions, and manufacturability while mentoring cross-border teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields.
• Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational, tactical, and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of decision-making processes and critical-thinking tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of electrical technology and application methods; ability to solve significant technical challenges.
• Effective listening and communication skills.
• Understanding of customer and market priorities.
• Knowledge of people-management processes; ability to lead teams and address performance and workplace-conflict issues.
• Ability to collaborate with people from different countries and cultures.
• Ability to influence decisions through technical expertise.
• Electrical system development experience in on- or off-highway equipment.
• Leadership experience creating and maintaining processes used to design, develop, and manufacture electrical systems, components, and technologies.
• Ability to work onsite five days per week.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• Must be able to satisfy Caterpillar’s drug-screen requirement.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Responsibilities

• Lead a global engineering organization responsible for electrical systems and components for BCP machines and attachments.
• Own electronic architecture, schematics, wiring harnesses, and design-controlled electronic and electric components.
• Lead execution of NPI programs, CPI projects, current-product maintenance, factory support, aftermarket, production obsolescence management, and supplier CPPD.
• Own the Cat Technology relationship for BCP electrical systems and components.
• Translate technology plans into executable electrical architecture, component, and systems plans.
• Collaborate with Product Directors, Engineering Managers, NPI Managers, technology groups, product engineering teams, and procurement teams.
• Develop engineering expertise and talent in electrical systems and component engineering.
• Develop and enhance agency and Statement of Work relationships.
• Own onsite supplier relationships for harness co-development in the US and UK.
• Plan, direct, and lead engineering staff and activities.
• Ensure projects, initiatives, and processes comply with established policies and objectives.
• Improve product quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage engineering product, manufacturing-process, and quality issues from concept through end of life-cycle

Skills

Electrical Technology

Electronic Architecture

Schematic Design

Wiring Harness Design

NPI Program Execution

CPI Project Management

Product Quality Improvement

Manufacturing Process Management

Technical Problem Solving

Component Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

• Lead a global engineering organization responsible for electrical systems and components for BCP machines and attachments
• Own electronic architecture, schematics, wiring harnesses, and design-controlled electronic and electric components
• Lead execution of NPI programs, CPI projects, current-product maintenance, factory support, aftermarket, production obsolescence management, and supplier CPPD
• Own the Cat Technology relationship for BCP electrical systems and components
• Translate technology plans into executable electrical architecture, component, and systems plans
• Collaborate with Product Directors, Engineering Managers, NPI Managers, technology groups, product engineering teams, and procurement teams
• Develop engineering expertise and talent in electrical systems and component engineering
• Develop and enhance agency and Statement of Work relationships
• Own onsite supplier relationships for harness co-development in the US and UK
• Plan, direct, and lead engineering staff and activities
• Ensure projects, initiatives, and processes comply with established policies and objectives
• Improve product quality, performance, and cost-effectiveness
• Manage engineering product, manufacturing-process, and quality issues from concept through end of life-cycle

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields
• Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational, tactical, and strategic planning
• Knowledge of decision-making processes and critical-thinking tools and techniques
• Knowledge of electrical technology and application methods; ability to solve significant technical challenges
• Effective listening and communication skills
• Understanding of customer and market priorities
• Knowledge of people-management processes; ability to lead teams and address performance and workplace-conflict issues
• Ability to collaborate with people from different countries and cultures
• Ability to influence decisions through technical expertise
• Electrical system development experience in on- or off-highway equipment
• Leadership experience creating and maintaining processes used to design, develop, and manufacture electrical systems, components, and technologies
• Ability to work onsite five days per week
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
• Must be able to satisfy Caterpillar’s drug-screen requirement
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical systems and components engineering, with a strong focus on leading teams, managing product development processes, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams and influence decisions through technical knowledge.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical System Development
• Leadership Experience
• Project Management
• Effective Communication
• Operational Planning

Hard Skills

• Electrical Technology
• Electronic Architecture
• Schematic Design
• Wiring Harness Design
• NPI Program Execution
• CPI Project Management
• Product Quality Improvement
• Manufacturing Process Management
• Technical Problem Solving
• Component Engineering

Soft Skills

• Effective Listening
• Team Leadership
• Conflict Resolution
• Cross-Cultural Collaboration
• Influencing Decisions

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

• BCP Machines
• On-Highway Equipment
• Off-Highway Equipment
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Statement of Work
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Market Priorities
• Operational Techniques
• Critical Thinking
• Performance Management