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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 Building Construction Products (BCP) Division, US has an opportunity for an Engineering Manager position to lead the Hydraulic Systems (Fluid Power) Team.\nThe Opportunit y\nAs an Engineering Manager within the US Hydraulic Systems (Fluid Power) Team in Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products (BCP) division, you will lead a team of engineers delivering hydraulic system technologies aligned to multi generation product plans and new product introductions. The role has a strong focus on customer value and product quality, working closely with global Caterpillar teams and suppliers to deliver robust, future ready solutions. You will also drive continuous improvement, address field quality issues and reducing warranty through strong technical leadership and informed decision making.\nWhat you will do:\nAs Engineering Manager, you are accountable for, but not limited to:\nLead the development and delivery of hydraulic system technologies in line with strategic objectives and customer needs. \nTranslate multi generation product plans and technology strategy into clear, prioritised engineering activity across both short and longer term horizons. \nGuide technical decision making, balancing risk, performance, cost, timescales and return on investment. \nAct as a technical role model, promoting high quality engineering delivery while aligning with wider enterprise strategies and investments. \nKeep sight of relevant industry, regulatory and technology developments, sharing implications with both technical and commercial stakeholders. \nBuild effective working relationships across product groups, systems engineering, supply management and suppliers. \nLead, coach and develop an engineering team, building deep technical capability to support current delivery and future requirements\n\nTo be successful in this role, you must bring (Basic Qualifications):\n Degree: A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Ag Engineering, or another accredited engineering discipline, providing a solid technical foundation relevant to hydraulic systems (fluid) power and product development. \nExpectations: \nCustomer Focus: Be aware of customer needs, priorities and expected outcomes. Proactive anticipate new customer needs, market conditions, and deliver superior customer value in the hydraulic system/fluid power solution and application space. \nPlanning - Tactical & Strategic: Able to turn longer term business and technology goals into clear, achievable plans, while keeping short term delivery on track. This looks like well prioritised work, appropriate resourcing, clear dependencies and teams who understand both immediate objectives and future direction. \nDecision Making & Critical Thinking: Confident making sound, balanced decisions in complex or uncertain situations, weighing technical risk, customer impact, cost and timing. Demonstrated through structured thinking, clear rationale and the ability to support others through difficult trade offs. \nTechnical Excellence: Brings strong technical credibility and judgement in fluid power theory and application, able to assess risk, guide technical decisions and resolve complex system issues. This is reflected in setting clear technical direction, supporting others and ensuring solutions are robust.\nManaging People: Leads and develops engineering teams effectively, setting clear expectations, addressing performance or capability gaps and promoting a positive, accountable working environment. Evidenced through engaged teams, effective coaching, consistent delivery through others, and team growth in fluid power knowledge. \nCollaborating Globally: Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.\nTop candidates will also bring:\nAbility to communicate, collaborate, and build trust across a wide and diverse range of people both internally and externally. \nProven experience of coaching, motivating, and developing a team. \nAbility to identify and create value that delivers a high return on investment for customers.\nPrevious and direct experience in leading hydraulic system design, development, manufacture, and validation.\nAbility to leverage enterprise investments and align with corporate strategies. \nThe ability to structure and drive complex engineering activity, managing priorities, risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations. \nComfortable working across regions, cultures and functions, adapting communication and ways of working to build alignment and shared ownership.\nTechnical validation experience (DFMEA, DOE)\nData analytics experience (Power Bi, Tableau, etc.)\nAdditional Details\nWork location: Sanford,NC\nDomestic relocation assistance is available for this role\nVisa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.\nTravel: up to 20% including international travel.\nThis position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)\nSummary Pay Range:\n$147,760.00 - $221,640.00Compensation 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\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nOctober 6, 2026 - October 18, 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. 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