Senior Configurator Systems Integration Engineer – Large Wheel Loaders

Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Configurator Systems Integration Engineer at Caterpillar leading cross-functional cost reduction projects and defining competitive cost targets across the product line. Collaborating with global teams to enhance competitiveness and cost structure.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeDecatur • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,710 - $169,060 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the development of worldwide, competitive-based product cost targets by partnering with global cost team members, business resources, engineering teams, and product leaders.
Build and maintain external competitive cost comparisons that help the team understand where we win, where we have gaps, and where focused action can create customer and business value.
Coordinate and maintain the full cost bill of material in partnership with engineering and business resources.
Lead cross-functional, high-value cost reduction projects with global impact and clear connection to product competitiveness.
Lead Cost Obeya meetings and provide leadership with a clear view of current product cost performance, line of sight to target, risks, and active countermeasures.
Set vision, priorities, and objectives for regional cost project leaders to align work across the value chain and achieve end-to-end competitive cost structure goals.
Ensure accurate, timely, and actionable cost reporting that enables faster decisions and stronger accountability.
Research new product and component design parameters, performance characteristics, and technical specifications to identify opportunities for improved value.
Guide technical design evolution, project planning, performance analysis, development testing, supplier selection, and supplier capability assessment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum
Ability to align stakeholders, lead through ambiguity, and move teams toward a common goal without direct authority
Strong interest in understanding how engineering decisions connect to customer value, product competitiveness, cost structure, and business results
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and project management skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear decisions and actions
Experience working across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, or business resource teams
Experience accessing data from Caterpillar systems or demonstrated ability to quickly learn complex business and engineering systems
Previous Six Sigma, Lean, cost reduction, quality improvement, or structured problem-solving experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cost ReductionCompetitive Cost AnalysisBill of Material ManagementTechnical Specifications ResearchPerformance Analysis

Soft Skills

Stakeholder AlignmentOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsLeadershipProblem-Solving

Certifications

Six SigmaLean