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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.\nThe Engineering Director leads manufacturing engineering/technical services, process maintenance, and facilities engineering to deliversafe, reliable, efficient, and high-quality operations across machining, heat treat, assembly, and supporting infrastructure. Therole developstechnical teams and drivescontinuous improvement through lean methods, operational excellence, equipment reliability, and data-driven problem solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and asset performance.\nThe position also ownscapital deployment, new process introduction, process maintenance strategy, and facilities engineering priorities, includingplanning, justification, installation, sustainment, and launch of manufacturing technologies, equipment, utilities, and facility systems. Working cross-functionally, the Engineering Director setsmanufacturing and infrastructure standards, buildstechnical capability, improves equipment availability and facility readiness, and advancesproductivity, capacity, reliability, and long-term competitiveness.\nWhat you will do:\nManaging the engineering staff and activities with an emphasis on organizational goalsachievement, professional developmentandcontinuous improvement.\n\nMonitoringand continuously improving product and process performance, quality and cost-effectiveness for all engineering activities anddeliverables.\n\nProviding leadership to create and maintainprocesses used to design, developand manufacture components, systems, products,services, and technologies.\n\nManaging engineering productand manufacturing processor quality issues, from concept through end of life-cycle.\n\nDegree Requirement:\nDegree required, Engineering degree preferred\nSkills you must have:\nPlanning: Tactical, Strategic: Expert knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.\nDecision Making and Critical Thinking: Expert knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accuratelyanalyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.\nTechnical Excellence: Expert knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions tosignificant technical challenges.\nCommunicating for Impact: Extensive knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply thesetheories to receive, transmitand accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.\nCustomer/Market Focus: Extensive understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities andability to respond to internaland external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.\nManaging People: Extensive knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, anddiligently address issuesrelated to performance and conflicts at the workplace.\nCollaborating Globally: Expert knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries andcultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.\nInfluencing Through Expertise: Expert knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertiseand\nimpact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.\nTop candidates will also have:\nCapital project management experience\n\nDemonstrated direct and/or indirect leadership capabilitiesas a leader of leaders\n\nWhat you will get:\nA commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. Here, you can apply your unique life and job experiences, and work in a team environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.\n\nYou earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.\n\nAdditionalbenefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date)\n\nAdditional Information:\nTravel requirements may be less than 10%.\n\nThis position is located inPontiac, IL\n\nDomestic relocation is available.\n\nVISA Sponsorship is not available\n\nFinal details:\nPlease frequentlycheck the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.\nThis employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.\nSummary Pay Range:\n$189,080.00 - $283,630.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nPosting Dates:\nSeptember 15, 2026 - September 21, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.\nNot ready to apply? 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