Engineering Value Chain Designer

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.

The ICS Engineering Value Chain Designer is responsible for leading, directing, developing and executing the ICS OPACC Improvement Agenda (OIA) for ICS Cab Systems and Components.  This will be achieved in close collaboration with the ICD Global Strategy Manager working within and across different business units to ensure alignment and consistency for strategy execution.
 
JOB DUTIES: 
•    Address product development, capacity, costs, quality, supplier development, etc., -- the entire product related functional activities which determine success of product group for current and future product
•    Create an Enterprise Cab Systems and Components EVC OIA vision and direction for the business and translate it into a series of near term and long-range strategies and functional plans
•    Develop a prioritized list of OPACC Initiatives for business units and execute the compelling business case within and across business units (employees and leaders).   
•    Provide leadership to multi-functional teams accountable for product related functional achievement of product group needs for assigned current and future product
•    Support a team responsible for market research, identifying market/customer requirements leading to the development of a new aftermarket model and introduction plan to Caterpillar dealers
•    Gathering and development of best practices based on observed profit improvement – amongst all the initiatives and replicate across business units. 
•    Communicate with related organizations (Business resources/Procurement/Supply Chain/ Transportation, etc…) to resolve issues independently and on time to achieve business results
•    Brings extensive best practice experience to improve overall OPACC cost, quality, velocity
 
COMPETENCIES & BEHAVIORS: 
Incumbents must demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:
•    Cab Systems and Components technical design / supplier development knowledge
•    Strong business acumen
•    Greater than 5 years of global experience in the Cab Systems and Components Design, Purchasing or Supply Chain
•    Interpersonal skills and behaviours
•    Customer approach
•    Strong communication & presentation skills
•    Excellent influencing skills at all levels
•    Strong negotiation skills
•    Team player
•    Self-starter, able to work autonomously
•    Strong accountability with a history of proven success
•    Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures
•    Strategic thinker
 
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: 
•    Bachelor degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum plus 5-10 years of experience in Cab Systems and components Design, Purchasing or Supply Chain
plus 5-10 years of project management with experience communicating to senior leadership.ob Description Provided

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

March 19, 2026 - March 31, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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