Engineering Manager at Caterpillar in Bangalore

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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 Description: We are seeking an experienced Engineering Leader to lead the Product Engineering team in India. In this role, you will manage a global team of more than 20 engineers across India and China, with responsibility for delivering new product options (PVR/DTOs), Product change introductions (PCIs), driving continuous product improvement (CPI), and executing material cost reduction initiatives to enhance product competitiveness and business performance. The Product Engineering team plays a critical role within the REPS Engineering organization, optimizing global products to meet evolving customer requirements while delivering sustained value to the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a global team of more than 20 engineers across India and China, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence. Drive sales growth by enabling timely execution of Product Change Introduction (PCI) initiatives through cross-functional engineering teams. Lead the development and delivery of Design-to-Order (DTO) solutions for FGW and Caterpillar customers, partnering closely with Product Management and Sales teams to secure and support multi-million-dollar business opportunities. Deliver continuous product improvements (CPI) that enhance product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, with a strong focus on 2MIS and 12MIS performance metrics. Own and execute the REPS Material Cost Reduction (MCR) strategy, delivering multi-million-dollar annual savings through large-scale, globally coordinated cost optimization projects. Lead major product updates and lifecycle enhancements for existing products, ensuring technical robustness, compliance, and market competitiveness. Drive continuous improvement across engineering value streams, improving efficiency, quality, speed of execution, and business outcomes. Promote effective knowledge sharing, standardization, and best-practice adoption across global engineering teams to maximize organizational capability and scalability. Build strong partnerships with Product, Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other key stakeholders to deliver customer-focused solutions and business results. What We’re Looking For Global Leadership: Ability to lead cross-functional teams, build strong partnerships, and influence outcomes across regions. Effective Communication: Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels. Problem Solving: Apply structured thinking to solve complex technical and business challenges. People Development: Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing global engineering team. Customer Focus: Understand customer needs and business priorities while adapting to changing market demands. Product Design & Development: Strong knowledge of product design, NPI, and product lifecycle management processes. Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate a commitment to learning, innovation, and operational excellence. Top Candidates Will Have Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline, with 10+ years of relevant experience. Proven leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex engineering projects. Experience in the genset, engine, power generation, or related industries. Strong knowledge of product development, NPI, and product lifecycle processes. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Self-driven, results-oriented, and effective in a fas