Quality & Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Overview This position is offered in the Engineering career area for a Quality & Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Caterpillar’s Tucson Proving Ground. The role leads product testing and validation, delivering trusted data that informs engineering decisions and accelerates advanced technologies. Responsibilities Serve as the site leader for validation quality, laboratory integrity, and continuous improvement, acting as a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, and Customer Product Groups to deliver data‑driven solutions to complex challenges. Lead and sustain an ISO 17025–accredited Quality Management System, ensuring audit readiness and implementing corrective actions for nonconformances. Establish and monitor quality metrics tied to safety, process excellence, and outcomes. Lead Built‑In Quality (BIQ) strategy and deployment across validation and technical services, embedding BIQ into daily operations and using defect analytics to prevent defects upstream. Champion Lean and Six Sigma initiatives aligned to customer value and risk reduction. Ensure validation methods and workflows are robust, repeatable, and credible, overseeing test integrity and readiness—including calibration, contamination control, torque and weld quality, and pre‑delivery inspection standards. Partner with Operations to improve process capability and execution. Lead a multidisciplinary team—including Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Lean, Training, and Site IT—to develop team capability, engagement, and future leaders. Manage operating and capital budgets aligned with site priorities and balance program priorities for safety, risk, cost, and delivery. Qualifications Experience in quality, manufacturing, engineering validation, or technical services leadership, with a strong background in ISO 17025. Deep understanding of engineering validation processes, laboratory operations, and manufacturing flow, and the ability to interpret technical documentation. Demonstrated use of RCCA, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies with strong analytical skills for risk assessment and decision guidance. Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical detail into customer‑focused outcomes. Ability to lead cross‑functional teams without direct authority. Track record of building a quality culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business (preferred). Additional Information Primary work location: Tucson Proving Ground – Green Valley, AZ; the position requires on‑site full‑time work. Travel: up to 10% may be required. Schedule: 9/80 work schedule, providing an extra day off every other week (equivalent to 26 additional days off per year). Visa sponsorship: not available. Domestic relocation assistance is available. Compensation Pay Range: $128,470.00 – $192,710.00. Compensation and benefits may vary based on individual factors such as level, location, performance, and experience. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (vacation, holidays, volunteer days) 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 opportunities Incentive bonus Disability benefits Life insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition reimbursement Employment Conditions Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO Statement Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr