Engineering Project/Program Manager

Empower Machine Automation and Precision: Shape the Future as our Next Proactive Quality Engineer! Ready to make a tangible impact on global construction and mining industries using cutting-edge machine control technology? Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies is looking for a passionate problem-solver like you to deliver high-quality insights and lead risk management for innovative hardware solutions that transform how the world builds. About Us: Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. Field Systems: The Trimble Field Systems segment provides solutions to increase precision and productivity in construction tasks by empowering stakeholders to collect accurate information and manage conditions with cutting-edge technology. What Makes This Role Great In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing next-generation electronic components and machine guidance systems, directly influencing cross-functional global project teams and shaping the future of heavy machinery automation. You will serve as the premier risk management authority, guiding the proactive quality strategy from concept to production to ensure our world-class physical products withstand the toughest environments. Key Exciting Responsibilities • Champion the Proactive Quality Strategy across global hardware development teams to ensure high-performing machine guidance products. • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert to coach and mentor cross-functional teams on advanced risk management tools, including FMEAs, boundary diagrams, and P-diagrams. • Integrate data-driven product analytics and supportability insights directly into hardware design and component development. • Facilitate risk-based verification and validation planning while collaborating closely with project managers to secure successful product launches. • Own and elevate quality metrics, risk scorecards, and project review dashboards to communicate product readiness clearly to senior leadership. Essential Skills & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. • 3+ years of experience in high-quality product development, specifically involving the design and manufacture of electronic hardware components. • Proven expertise in utilizing industry-standard risk management, problem identification, and resolution tools. • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to lead and align diverse, global technical teams. Bonus Points For • Professional Six Sigma Black Belt certification. • Advanced experience in failure analysis, root cause determination, or hands-on product testing. • Background in product support or resolving complex field-based customer issues. Logistics • Location: Dayton, OH (Office) • Travel Requirement: 10% or less Why You'll Love Working With Us At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow. You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste. Collaborate with like-minded people:...