Manager - Engineering Transformation

Caterpillar

Manager - Engineering Transformation

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Peoria IL USA

Hybrid

148K-240K Annually

Senior level

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Internet of Things • Software • Cybersecurity • Industrial

Cat Digital uses digital technologies to help Caterpillar Inc. customers build a better more sustainable world.

The Role

This role involves leading a team to integrate AI into engineering processes enhancing productivity and quality while ensuring compliance with standards.

Summary Generated by Built In

Career Area:
Technology Digital and Data
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.
Manager - Engineering Transformation
Engineering Transformation Manager leads a team responsible for embedding Artificial Intelligence into engineering development validation and quality processes. This role is accountable for delivering scalable compliant and high-impact AI-enabled solutions that improve productivity quality and cycle time across engineering organizations.
The manager bridges AI technology engineering execution and regulatory compliance ensuring that AI adoption is not only technically effective but also governed auditable and aligned to enterprise risk and quality standards
What You Will Do:
Team Leadership & Delivery

Lead mentor and develop a team of engineering specialists focused on AI-enabled engineering and validation transformation.
Establish clear objectives KPIs and delivery roadmaps aligned to business outcomes (productivity quality cycle time).
Oversee execution of AI initiatives from concept through division scaling ensuring measurable impact.

AI-Driven Engineering Transformation

Direct development and deployment of AI-assisted solutions for:
- Code generation review and defect detection
- Software development lifecycle optimization
- Analytics automation (GenAI & Agentic AI)
Drive adoption of AI as a standard engineering capability rather than isolated experimentation.

Process Modernization & Transformation

Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities for AI-driven automation and workflow redesign.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to embed AI into core engineering processes.
Drive transition from pilot solutions to enterprise-wide adoption.

Stakeholder Management & Thought Leadership

Collaborate with engineering leaders product teams and division stakeholders to align AI initiatives with business goals.
Communicate outcomes risks and roadmap to senior leadership.
Build organizational awareness and capability in AI through training coaching and best practices dissemination.

What You Will Have:

10+ years of experience in software engineering systems engineering or engineering tools with hands-on AI/ML application experience.
3+ years of experience in team leadership or supervisory roles.
Deep understanding of software development lifecycle CI/CD and validation processes.
Experience in vehicle/site connectivity large dataset management
Strong ability to translate AI capabilities into business value and operational outcomes.

Top Candidate Will Have:

Experience leading AI transformation initiatives in validation quality or engineering domains.
Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262 IEC 61508 etc.)
Background in digital transformation and enterprise-scale implementations.

Additional Details:

This position requires the candidate to be based in Peoria ILL.
Relocation assistance is available for this position
Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position
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Posting Dates: 6/1-6/19

Summary Pay Range:
$147760.00 - $240110.00
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.
Posting Dates:
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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Skills Required

10+ years of experience in software engineering systems engineering or engineering tools with hands-on AI/ML application experience
3+ years of experience in team leadership or supervisory roles
Deep understanding of software development lifecycle CI/CD and validation processes
Experience in vehicle/site connectivity large dataset management
Strong ability to translate AI capabilities into business value and operational outcomes

What the Team is Saying

Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Healthcare Strength—Core benefits include medical dental vision disability life insurance and an enhanced Employee Assistance Program with expanded mental health sessions and tools to help find high‑value care. Coverage breadth and plan options are emphasized for most full‑time roles.
Retirement Support—A 401(k) savings plan with company match is broadly available and some groups receive an additional age‑ or service‑based non‑elective annual contribution. Certain represented facilities also saw improved retirement contributions under a recent agreement.
Strong & Reliable Incentives—Many roles participate in short‑term incentive or gainsharing programs with regular bonuses described for full‑time employees. These incentives are positioned as a routine component of total compensation for eligible positions.

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The Company

HQ: Irving TX

100000 Employees

Year Founded: 1925

What We Do

Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.

Why Work With Us

The Cat Digital team is at the forefront of Caterpillar’s evolution. We take pride in solving complex problems by building new systems from the ground up. On our team you’ll leverage data from across our entire enterprise to find solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our customers and dealers. Join us in building a better tomorrow.