Senior Global Manufacturing Engineering Manager

You will be responsible for leading and developing all aspects of a Global Manufacturing Engineering & Technology strategy for the Responsible for the 6 global facilities, incorporating Machining, Assembly, Test, Paint and Final finish for IPSD medium engines…in support of, and aligned to, the IPSD full power Strategy. Responsible for maximising the value Caterpillar IPSD obtains from the Global Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (GMET) portfolio of programmes and projects, providing leadership, and governance to the projects that GMET implements. Accordingly, this role acts as a agent between the global manufacturing teams, the global operations teams, the purchasing team and the product group. The role will take responsibility for leading the 5 key workstreams, New product Introduction, Manufacturing Systems, New Technology Development, Strategic Management & Value Add Manufacturing as well as People development. As this is a global role there is a requirement for overseas travel - circa 25%. What You Will Do: Format

• Oversee the development, support and continued improvement of manufacturing processes across major functions or multiple facilities
• Manage the introduction of new products across our Global facilities, working closely with the Global Footprint team to select the ideal manufacturing location.
• Working directly with operations managers to provide manufacturing expertise in the planning, documentation, implementation, support and maintenance of manufacturing processes, procedures, machinery and tooling to improve efficiency, cost effectiveness, quality and safety
• Support the development of our Manufacturing processes and systems to ensure Global alignment of processes and equipment
• Drive process changes leveraging research and process performance data to identify and implement changes that improve yield, runtime, quality, safety and cost-effectiveness.
What You Have Operational Functions: Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Level Expert:
• Leads discussions on the evolution and impact of technology, present and future.
• Monitors industry trends, key players, and major competitors; develops strategies accordingly.
• Educates others in operational strategies and the support needed for them.
• Leads evaluations of organization's operating functions versus those of the industry.
• Coaches others to consider all major operational functions and cross-functional issues.
• Consults with and advises all major functions., Anticipates the impact of change in markets, politics and culture on the organization and its clients.
• Generates new ideas, approaches and solutions in response to changing demands or environment.
• Integrates emerging industry best practices into current working processes.
• Leads the team to deal with, respond to and actively seek changes and innovative opportunities.
• Builds an environment of openness to new ideas and approaches.
• Develops KPIs and training materials to assess, build and nurture continuous business transformation.
Organizational Leadership: Knowledge of leadership concepts and ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives. Level Extensive Experience:
• Employs various group decision-making methods depending on the situation.
• Promotes efficacy through monitoring, coaching & motivating subordinates, intervention, etc.
• Translates vision into specific functional or departmental initiatives.
• Uses emotional contagion to affect the mood of group members, tone of group and group processes.
• Uses a normative decision model (with leadership styles and situational variables) to select style.
• Initiates structure: role clarification, setting standards, holding subordinates accountable, etc.
Influencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.,
• Works with R&D (research & development) staff to plan resource and capacity requirements for products under development.
• Creates consolidated forecasts for multiple product lines and production facilities.
• Advises on multiple cycles of short- and long-term capacity planning for product or site.
• Compares and contrasts alternative approaches and tools for capacity planning.
• Develops estimates and costs for incremental capacity requirements.
• Translates demand forecasts into production and capacity requirements.
What You Will Get Reporting into the Vice President of Facility Operations this is an excellent opportunity to join the Order to Delivery team and take the lead on developing our Global Manufacturing capabilities. The roll will enable to successful candidate to have autonomy over the strategic manufacturing direction to ensure it aligned with the business objectives. An opportunity to take an entrepreneurial business approach to ensure we can create value from our Manufacturing Capabilities and facilities to grow value add.


• Demonstrates experience engendering collaborative processes that lead to problem solving and the achievement of business goals.
• Establishes shared goals to foster collaboration.
• Ensures that everyone can access the same data and provide input into how business is conducted.
• Redesigns physical areas to allow for collaboration and private time.
• Deemphasizes divides; focuses on collaboration across generations, functions, regions, and levels.
• Implements methods for people to come together on the fly to make decisions, solve problems, and develop products/services.
Continuous Transformation: Knowledge of evolving the business to remain competitive; ability to understand, adapt oneself to, respond to and proactively seek changes and innovation in the business environment to improve the competitive advantage of an organization.,
• Communicates complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner so that others can understand.
• Exhibits depth and breadth of knowledge, skill, and experience in the relevant field.
• Provides relevant, timely and objective subject matter/process expertise and key insight regarding multiple client business areas and affiliated fields.
• Provides others with information, opportunities, or resources to develop their skills in the area of expertise.
• Discards examples of persuasive arguments lacking evidentiary support or impact.
Coaches others to enhance their proficiency regarding the tenets, practices, and examples of the 'trusted advisor' credential.

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., Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.


• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Up to 31% Bonus
• Car Allowance - £700 PCM
• Equity Package
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business. About IPSD Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar's company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.