Senior Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineer in Decatur, Illinois

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.

Role Definition

The Resource Industries Operations and Products (RIOP) Product Safety & Regulation Senior Engineer will guide and coordinate CPPD (Concurrent Product and Process Development) teams in NPI (New Product Introduction), CPI (Continuous Product Improvement), and current product maintenance to meet regulatory requirements while providing superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Enterprise Regulatory and Compliance team to cascade and communicate the product regulatory changes and requirements to Large Wheel Loader (LWL), and Wheeled Dozers & Compactors (WDC)

• Develop work scope and activities for CPPD teams to meet regulatory requirements.

• Provide consultation and guide to CPPD teams, including product design, manufacturing, supply chain, product support, marketing, etc.

• Lead or facilitate regulation-specific projects (i.e., roading certification, task-base risk assessment, etc.) to ensure the required work is completed on time and quality.

• Responsible for creating compliance documents, managing the documents repository, and providing required documents to various business partners, including manufacturing, marketing, and dealership.

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) to CPPD and the management in making key decisions related to product safety & compliance.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of product safety & regulations processes, systems, and training.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Engineering curriculum

Top Candidate Will Have:

• Knowledge and experience in earthmoving product design, manufacturing, or development

• Experience in Wheel Loaders machine development and manufacturing

• Experience in product regulatory work

• Excellent analytical skills

• Extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications

• Strong technical leadership skills

• Strong ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the workgroup, other units, customers, and suppliers

What Skills You Will Have

Data Gathering & Analysis:

• Follows proper data gathering and analysis processes and policies.

• Reports problems that arise in the data collection process.

• Participates in gathering and analyzing an organization’s data based on requirements.

• Documents data from various sources and in various formats.

• Utilizes basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques.

Risk Management:

• Identifies major categories of business risks.

• Describes key issues and benefits of risk management practices.

• Describes potential consequences associated with specific examples of business risks.

• Makes use of organizational resources for risk avoidance and management.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail:

• Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.

• Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.

• Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.

• Learns from mistakes and applies lessons learned.

• Develops and uses checklists to ensure that information goes out error-free.

Collaborating:

• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the concept of collaborative processes.

• Explains the concept of collaboration as applicable to organizations.

• Provides examples of how collaboration has helped achieve organizational goals.

• Contrasts collaborative with competitive operating styles in organizations.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL

Domestic relocation assistance is available

This position may require 5% travel

Visa sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 – $165,840.00

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

Posting Dates:

January 27, 2025 – February 9, 2025

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

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

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