Senior Performance/Simulation/Application Engineering Specialist

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.

The Building Construction Products (BCP) Division has an opportunity for a Senior Performance Engineering Specialist position to be part of the Engine Systems Team based in CMDC, NC.

What You'll Do

As the Senior Performance Engineering Specialist within the Engine Systems Team, you will lead engine strategy development to support future emissions regulations for BCP products globally. While managing the emissions requirements, you will be responsible for communicating the requirements to the product groups in a timely manner to align with future product development plans. As a subject matter expert in the areas of performance, integration and emissions, you will guide a team of technical, product development professionals to design and develop new technologies that support BCP product groups' multi-generational product plans (MGPPs) and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. Although not exclusively constrained to the following areas, these new technologies will be heavily related to meeting global emissions and regulations for diesel products. You will establish and grow relationships throughout CI and our enterprise partners to leverage investments effectively and ensure the best possible customer solutions are achieved. Additionally, the successful candidate will be required to coach and mentor Engine Systems team members globally in the areas of performance and integration.

You will be accountable for

• Provide strategic vision and multi-generation product planning of new technologies across multiple prime machine product lines globally.
• Develop emerging technologies and guide technology selections based on customer value, maturity, and return on investment.
• Prioritize programs and daily activities based on customer back, business impact, technical risks, and overall timelines.
• Be a model for high quality, high velocity technical achievements while also coordinating, aligning, and leveraging enterprise strategies and investments.
• Identify, track and communicate industry developments and trends to both technical and commercial teams.
• Develop strong relationships with product groups, system engineering, commercial teams, test and validation, and enterprise partners.
• Mentor a team with deep technical expertise within the Emissions, Performance and Integration Engineering space.
• Set up and manage remote CAN-based data acquisition devices to monitor engine and emissions system performance and health to support both new product development and current product improvement.
• Lead and specify engine performance requirements including lug curves, transient response characteristics, fuel consumption targets and extended altitude and cold ambient operating parameters.
• Measure and analyze the performance of engine and emissions systems, identify issues and partner with the engine division to determine interim and permanent corrective actions.
• Support Scope 3 emissions reporting for BCP.
• Support new technology initiatives including, but not limited to, alternative fuels and hybrid powertrains.

To be successful in this role, you must bring (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other accredited engineering curriculum.
• Effective Communications: Understanding effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of Emission Regulations, Engine design / development and installation within multiple applications; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Top candidates will also bring:

• Ability to communicate globally, collaborate and build trust across a wide and diverse range of people both internally and externally.
• Proven experience of coaching and mentoring a team.
• Off Highway Machine and hands-on experience.
• Cold start or extended ambient / altitude testing experience and wiliness to get on machines to support test and development of aforementioned areas.
• Previous and direct experience in leading engine system design, development, manufacture, and validation in the emission performance and architecture space.
• Ability to identify and create value that delivers a high return on investment for customers.
• Ability to leverage enterprise investments and align with corporate strategies.
• Technical validation experience (DFMEA, DOE)
• Six Sigma Black Belt - DMAIC
• Focus and experience with simulation and reporting tools (Python, MATLAB or Dynasty, Power Bi, Tableau, etc.)
• CANape, CANalyzer, Cadet, DATK, Python, SQL

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Title: Senior

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £79,000-£95,000 depending on experience

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, up to 20% annual bonus, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Location: Desford, Leicestershire- office based

Travel: 10-25% of travel is expected (domestic and international)

What We Offer:

From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it's important to do work that matters.

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 the past 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.

About BCP

The Building Construction Products (BCP) division team is comprised of more than 9,000 employees-from assemblers and accountants to marketing professionals and engineers-we work in factories, warehouses, and offices all over the world.

We are responsible for the design, manufacturing, marketing and support of Caterpillar's line of small, versatile construction machines and attachments for the commercial construction, residential construction, specialty trades, landscaping and agriculture industries. Products include small wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, compact track loaders, mini hydraulic excavators, skid steer loaders, telehandlers and small track-type tractors.

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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:

September 21, 2026 - October 9, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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