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.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as a Senior New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager where you can have an immediate and significant impact on a product group with Team Caterpillar.

As the Senior NPI Manager, you will report directly to the Vice President of Product Management for Paving Products, guiding multi-functional teams accountable for delivering on new customer features for current and future product.

What You Will Do:                                                          

• Manage a global team making a difference to our customer’s toughest challenges
• Stay abreast of current product performance to ensure opportunities are addressed with future generations
• Pursue product cost reduction and execute via NPI
• Ensure new product development addresses opportunities related to capacity, quality, velocity and supplier development
• Communicate, collaborate and coordinate with other teams and business partners when required. Gain consensus from a variety of disciplines on appropriate goals, development plans and resources to assure program success
• Participate in all NPI decisions and activities (concept, design, build, test, release and production) directly impacting product group sales and profit, research, and capital investment

What You Have:

• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or similar directly related degree.
• Program Management: Demonstrated strong financial acumen by leveraging program management principles to effectively balance cost, quality, and schedule, enhancing profitability and alignment with business objectives.
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic: Experience in utilizing approaches to optimize material flow, supplier collaboration, market requirements and product development efficiency that drives a seamless execution of NPI programs.
• Effective Communication: Proficient leading and developing diverse teams across multiple locations, fostering collaboration and alignment towards common objectives. Demonstrated ability to understand and respect cultural differences is crucial for effective global leadership. Candidates must demonstrate in their resume that they have experience in a global capacity.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Prior NPI program management experience.
• Strong background in product development & cost reduction.
• Multi- Industry experience (Cat or external) is a plus.

Additional Info:

• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
• Travel: 20-25% domestic and international travel is expected.

• This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar’s long-term incentive plan.

• Relocation: Domestic relocation will be available to those who qualify.

• ISE: Not available.
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available.

 

 

Summary Pay Range:

$172,630.00 - $258,950.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 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*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

Relocation is available for this position.

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

June 18, 2026 - June 26, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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