Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a technical lead in Lafayette, IN to ensure EPA and EU compliance for engine assemblies with external manufacturers. You will oversee aftertreatment BOMs, dealer/OEM audits, and workflows to meet regulatory obligations.

The role requires collaboration with engine product teams, customers, and dealers to ensure compliant content and reporting. Travel up to 10% may be involved; relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders.
• Understanding the need for high accuracy in data handling and reporting.
• Experience collaborating across functions to achieve goals.
• Strong decision-making and critical thinking to guide compliance decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of aftertreatment suppliers and ensure accurate 'as-built' BOM records.
• Manage engine selling systems controls to comply with EPA and EU regulations.
• Oversee dealer/OEM web-based systems used for compliance reporting and tracking.
• Establish contracts/agreements with customers that reflect EPA/EU requirements.
• Conduct dealer/OEM on-site audits to verify compliance with regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate with engine product teams to ensure content matches certified composition.
• Support data collection for engine installation across Caterpillar facilities.
• Lead or contribute to development of compliant processes for new/changed products.

Skills

Data gathering & analysis

Accuracy & attention to detail

Collaborating

Decision making & critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

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 manufacture 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 the technical lead for the enterprise, this role is responsible for ensuring that Caterpillar and Perkins are continually compliant with EPA, EU, MLIT (and other) published regulatory requirements related to engine systems assembly that is completed outside any of the engine assembly facilities. This includes the monitoring/directing of all dealers and OEM's to comply with the published Caterpillar/Perkins engine Assembly & Installation (A&I) instructions for all commercial engine applications and to satisfy their contractual obligations to report the installed configuration of both engine and aftertreatment for every engine sold. The output of this role is engine design, sale, and application information that provides evidence of compliance to the respective EPA and EU regulations. This job will close on 10/15/2026 at 11:59pm.

What you will do:

• Provide oversight of all aftertreatment suppliers to ensure compliance to the composition and presentation of the “as-built” BOM records for all emissions assemblies. This includes the changing and development of new supplier sources or changes to aftertreatment products
• Manage the engine selling systems controls established to ensure compliance with the related EPA and EU regulations related to the sale of an incomplete (not fully assembled) engine system
• Provide oversight of the unique web-based systems used by the dealers and OEM that are used by these customers to support compliance to the related regulatory and business requirements
• Work with new commercial engine customers/dealers to establish the contracts/agreements between Caterpillar and the customer that include all expectations imposed upon both parties that are mandated by the EPA and EU
• Conduct the required dealer/OEM on-site audits to ensure compliance to the contractual obligations related to auditing, reporting, and managing the application of all certified aftertreatment equipped engines
• Work with the engine product teams to ensure that the engine and machine product definitions comply with the best practices to ensure that the released content matches the certified composition
• Provide secondary support for the management of engine installation (engine + aftertreatment) data collection at all Caterpillar machine assembly facilities
• Lead or participate in the development of process solutions used to support compliance for new and changing products, processes, and related regulations. Serve as subject matter expert in any case where a certified engine assembly is completed

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or engineering technology

What you will have:

Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment. Level Extensive Experience:

• Advises on advanced data gathering and analysis methodologies and technologies
• Oversees data gathering and analysis activities within the organization
• Documents sources and validates the accuracy of data analysis by evaluating the pros and cons of data analysis methods used
• Implement procedures and policies within a data processing function
• Teaches others how to improve the validity and reliability of data used in various analyses
• Evaluates best practices of data gathering and analysis within the industry

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Level Extensive Experience:

• Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices
• Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy
• Productively balances speed and accuracy
• Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms
• Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards
• Employs techniques for motivating employees to meet or exceed accuracy goals

Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Level Working Knowledge:

• Demonstrates experience participating in productive collaborative processes
• Under guidance, initiates collaborative meetings
• Assists in communicating shared goals with diverse groups and parties
• Helps promote collaboration across generations, functions, regions, and levels
• Help solve business problems and meet business goals through collaborative processes

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. Level Extensive Experience:

• 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 impactAdvises 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.

Top candidates will also have:

• Experience with product support
• A strong customer service background
• Effective communication skills

Additional Information:

• Location for this position can be Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL
• Relocation assistance is available for this position
• This position may require up to 10% travel

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

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

Posting Dates:

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.

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