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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.\nAbout LPSD\nThe Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures 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.\nJob Summary\nAs a Metallurgical Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of Metallurgical Engineers supporting the Manufacturing Operations team. Your team will respond to the Operations issues, leading investigations of failures, contamination control, magnetism issues, heat treat and shot peen support, and work with component and platform engineering teams on determining the right course of action based upon the findings. This position may also be asked to own some metallurgical component failure analysis in the future to support the team and the needs of the group. \nWhat you will do\nManaging staffing, development, and performance management programs for facility support metallurgical engineering team; motivating and developing team.\n\nProviding specialized engineering technical support and consulting services to various areas of the organization.\n\nManaging high-impact, short and long duration engineering initiatives and projects; ensuring achievement of engineering plan and product quality.\n\nDriving programs/projects to completion on time and within budget.\n\nDegree Requirement\nBachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering/MaterialsScience\n\nWhat you will have\nDecision 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.\nLevel Extensive Experience:\nDifferentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.\n\nEvaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.\n\nAssesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.\n\nAdvises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.\n\nUses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.\n\nEnsures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.\n\nEffective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.\nLevel Extensive Experience:\nReviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.\n\nAdapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.\n\nDemonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position\n\nCommunicates well downward, upward, and outward.\n\nEmploys appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.\n\nMaintains focus on the topic at hand.\n\nTechnical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.\nLevel Extensive Experience:\nAdvises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions.\n\nEngages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.\n\nMentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions.\n\nCoaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems.\n\nProvides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.\n\nAssumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs.\n\nManaging People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.\nLevel Extensive Experience:\nAnticipates and manages difficult interpersonal situations and conflicts; resolves them to mutual satisfaction.\n\nConsults within the team; seeks inputs from subordinates and considers all views while making decisions.\n\nImplements coaching and mentoring programs to ensure the holistic development of employees.\n\nMonitors employee morale and satisfaction; recognizes employee contributions and achievements.\n\nRegularly reviews employee performance and provides constructive feedback.\n\nWorks collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds; understands their needs and perspectives.\n\nWhat will put you ahead\nPervious Leadership Experience\n\nHeat Treat Experience\n\nWeld Engineering Experience\n\nSupport of a Multi-shift Manufacturing Customer\n\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 15, 2026 - November 26, 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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