Manager - Engineering Transformation

Caterpillar

Closes in 7 days

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Work type
On-site
Location
Peoria, IL
Salary
$147,760–$240,110 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
Closes
Jun 19, 2026 (soon)

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $198k
This role $194k
$137k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays less than 53% of similar roles. Most pay $158,225–$238,650 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $194k versus about $198k for comparable roles.

Based on 238 similar postings.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 25 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$208,770 across 25 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Manager - Engineering Transformation

As a Manager of Engineering Transformation, you will lead a team focused on integrating AI into engineering development and validation processes at scale. Your responsibilities include mentoring your team, setting clear objectives, and driving the adoption of AI solutions that enhance productivity and quality across engineering organizations. You will develop and deploy AI-assisted tools for code generation, defect detection, and workflow optimization while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as ISO 26262 and IEC 61508. The role requires experience in software development lifecycle management, CI/CD pipelines, and large dataset handling, along with a background in digital transformation at the enterprise level. You will work closely with engineering leaders to align AI initiatives with business goals and communicate progress to senior leadership. Ideal candidates have hands-on AI/ML application experience and a track record of leading successful AI transformation projects.

What you'll do

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineering specialists focused on AI-enabled transformation.
  • Develop and deploy AI solutions for code generation, review, defect detection, and workflow optimization.
  • Identify high-impact opportunities for embedding AI into core engineering processes and drive enterprise adoption.
  • Ensure AI initiatives align with business goals through collaboration with engineering leaders and stakeholders.
  • Communicate AI outcomes, risks, and roadmaps to senior leadership effectively.
  • Translate AI capabilities into measurable business value and operational improvements.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering with hands-on AI/ML application.
  • 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in technology roles.
  • Deep knowledge of software development lifecycle, CI/CD, and validation processes.
  • Experience leading AI transformation initiatives in engineering domains.
  • Familiarity with functional safety standards such as ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.
  • Strong ability to translate AI capabilities into business value and outcomes.
  • Background in digital transformation and enterprise-scale implementations.

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