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EngineeringJob Description:
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As an Engineering Manager for detailing team, you will lead and drive the review, validation, and quality assurance of 3D layouts, models, and detailed drawings for LPSD Engine Systems and Thermal Cooling Products. You are responsible for ensuring that all engineering deliverables meet safety, design intent, company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role is critical in influencing design quality, improving First Time Right (FTR), and driving engineering excellence across multiple engine platforms, including C27/32, 3500, C175, 3600, and C280 diesel and gas engines.
In addition to the strong technical expertise, this role requires people management and proven leadership skills to collaborate between onsite and offsite detailing teams, manage suppliers and prudent budget management.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Basic Qualifications
Top Candidates will also have:
Additional Information: Location of this position is in Chennai, India. This job requires all five days to work from office.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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.
Posting Dates:
June 24, 2026 - July 8, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Based on 719 disclosed Eng Management salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $211K/year, with most offers between $178K and $254K (10th–90th percentile: $153K–$317K).
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