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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 Summary:

At Caterpillar, we are building a better world by powering progress and innovation. As a Lifecycle and OIA Manager in the Global Cabs Team, you will lead strategy development and implementation for lifecycle management and other cross-product improvement initiatives. This role is pivotal in delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the life of our products.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, customer support, and dealer networks to define requirements, establish priorities, and ensure successful execution of solutions. Your work will directly influence processes and products that impact the customer experience throughout the lifecycle.

What You Will Do:

+ Define the service strategy for cab and component offerings based on historical data and projected needs

+ Monitor the aftermarket business portfolio and coordinate alignment between manufacturing and pricing teams

+ Explore and propose new aftermarket opportunities to improve the customer and user experience throughout the product’s lifecycle

+ Lead design simplification initiatives to streamline value chain and manufacturing while improving consistency of offerings for our customers

+ Lead cross-product line initiatives for safety & quality improvements

Education requirement:

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

What skills you will have:

Project Products and Services

+ Proven working knowledge managing product lifecycle within a complex portfolio, including new product introduction and end-of-life planning.

+ Strong understanding of aftermarket business and processes, including service parts forecasting and lifecycle cost analysis.

+ Knowledge of the global footprint of supply base and customers of cabs and cab components, ensuring alignment with regional compliance and market needs.

+ Ability to identify opportunities for cost optimization and value engineering throughout the product lifecycle.

+ Knowledge in aligning product strategies with customer requirements and regulatory standards.

Technical Excellence

+ Deep understanding of cab systems, including fabrications, HVAC, seats, operator interfaces, and integration with machine controls.

+ Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing methods including fabrications, assembly, electrical testing, leak testing, and ergonomic validation.

+ Familiarity with Caterpillar’s machine platforms and how cab systems integrate across product families to ensure modularity and scalability.

+ Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications to support design reviews and quality assurance.

+ Skilled in applying DFMEA/PFMEA and other quality tools to improve reliability and safety.

Influencing Through Expertise

+ Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to improve processes and execute initiatives across engineering, supply chain, and operations.

+ Ability to develop and articulate strategies in a way that builds buy-in from process partners and stakeholders at all organizational levels.

+ Skilled in scenario planning and risk assessment to guide decision-making under uncertainty and mitigate supply chain disruptions.

+ Strong communication and negotiation skills to influence suppliers and internal teams toward common goals.

+ Experience presenting technical and business cases to leadership for investment and resource allocation.

Project Management

+ Track record of successfully completing complex projects on time and within budget, including global product launches.

+ Skilled in managing competing priorities and resources to meet business objectives while maintaining compliance and safety standards.

+ Proficient in balancing short-term deliverables with long-term innovation and growth initiatives.

+ Expertise in using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SAP, or similar) to monitor progress and report KPIs.

+ Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment across multiple regions and functions.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to **work onsite five days a week at the Mossville, IL office.**

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require up to 10% travel.

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

+ Competitive Base Salary

+ Annual incentive bonus plan*

+ Medical, dental, and vision coverage

+ Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

+ 401k savings plan

+ Health savings account (HSA)

+ Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

+ Short and long-term disability coverage

+ Life Insurance

+ Paid parental leave

+ Healthy Lifestyle Programs

+ Employee Assistance Programs

+ Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

Please frequently check 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.

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Summary Pay Range:

$144,960.00 - $217,320.00

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This 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.

Posting Dates:

November 4, 2025 - November 17, 2025

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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