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.
Job Scope:
The Drivetrain Manager will lead a team of 10–15 engineers, responsible for delivering drivetrain-related projects and resolving customer issues. This role involves addressing complex system- and component-level technical challenges, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution of product programs, and consistently meeting the expectations of both internal and external customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Development: Provide coaching and mentorship to enhance team members' technical expertise and leadership capabilities. Establish clear goals and effectively manage team performance.
- Safety & conflict resolution: Promote a safe work environment and encourage constructive resolution of team conflicts.
- Project Management: Define and manage project timelines based on technical expertise, team capabilities, and available resources. Ensure timely and quality delivery of drivetrain solutions.
- Technical Guidance: Provide expert technical direction to the team on design / field issues related to drivetrain systems, including planetary and countershaft transmissions and axles.
- Strategic Planning: Set and execute strategic direction at the section level. Manage operating expense budgets and contribute to long-term roadmaps to meet customer expectations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with internal teams, leadership, customers, and suppliers and translate customer and management feedback into actionable tasks for team.
- Decision-Making: Make informed decisions that influence product performance, process efficiency, warranty, customer satisfaction, and technological advancement. Collaborate across divisions, business units, and external partners to drive impactful outcomes.
- Customer Interaction: Engage extensively with dealers, vehicle teams, and customers to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or Automobile Engineering. Master’s degree in engineering preferred.
- Experience:
- 15–20 years of relevant experience in drivetrain systems and handling complex customer issues.
- Proven track record in leading teams and managing product development programs.
- Technical Expertise:
- In-depth knowledge of planetary and/or countershaft transmissions and axles.
- Proficiency in general engineering practices and experience in resolving field issues, leading CPI programs
- Leadership & Communication: Prior experience in leading teams, managing projects, and communicating technical concepts effectively.
- Preferred Background: Experience in design, field service, dealer interaction within Caterpillar is highly desirable.
Additional Information:
• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
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.
Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates:
November 13, 2025 - November 19, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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