Gas Turbine Product Manager

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.

Gas Turbine Product Managers are accountable for the overall Health (Durability) and Longevity (TBO) of their product models throughout their lifecycle. As such, they are considered the best single point of contact for their product.

Product Managers are data-driven and use Key Performance Indicators, Durability Road Maps and Product Roadmaps to set product requirements and enterprise priority for Design Engineering and supporting functions to improve product competitiveness, performance, durability, reliability, availability and cost.

Product Managers co-chair the cross-functional Product Support Teams with their co-leads: the Product Support Managers in Customer Services-Technical Services. They will participate regularly in key internal meetings including the Quality Council, Product Policy Board, Quality & Operations Planning, the Product and Turbine Strategy Teams, the Priority Review Boards, Durability Reviews, Test Success, Failure Analysis and Root Cause Meetings. They also participate in Customer-facing Meetings including Alliances, Failure Review, Sales Support and the Solar Turbines Owners Conference.

They should have competencies in strategic thinking and business acumen combined with strong leadership and communication skills. They should also be process focused and possess a wide range of influencing skills.

Applicants should have the ability to lead and coordinate teams with a visionary mindset to find the best enterprise solution for the Product, our Customers and Solar.

Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Degree Requirement:

- Bachelor’s Degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Systems Engineering

What You Need To Have:

Technical Excellence:

- Experience and knowledge of gas turbine engineering principles of design, operation and support.

- Possess broad knowledge and understanding of Solar’s business.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

- Demonstrated experience working effectively under deadlines.

- Must be comfortable with operating in undefined spaces and with high levels of ambiguity

- Proactive, high performer with strong commercial background

- Willing to take measured risks to fulfill business needs

- Possess strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues using practical as well as out of the box thinking

Influencing Through Expertise:

- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate teams with a visionary mindset to find the best enterprise solution for the Product and Solar

Communication Skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

- Ability to work in a fast paced, teaming environment, capable of handling multiple projects with competing priorities, while meeting project deadlines

Technical Excellence:

- Experience with Lean/Agile methodologies

- Experience and ability to produce and evaluate financial and investment decisions including evaluation of OPACC and ROI

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$140,964.00 - $211,446.00

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.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

August 21, 2025 - September 3, 2025

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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