Product Safety & Regulation Engineer

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.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of product innovation and safety? At our Peoria Proving Ground, we’re looking for a Senior Product Safety & Regulation Engineer who’s excited to make a real difference.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of product development, using your engineering expertise and regulatory insight to ensure our machines not only meet global standards but exceed expectations in performance, durability, and quality. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide both new and existing products through the development process - making sure they’re safe, compliant, and built to last.

At Caterpillar, we’re proud of our industry-leading reputation, and we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence. If you’re ready to take on a role where your work directly impacts the safety and success of products used around the world, we’d love to meet you.

What You Will Do:

• Interface with enterprise regulatory and compliance team to cascade and communicate the product regulatory changes and requirements to Medium Tractor Products (MTP) and Large Track Type Tractor (LTTT) team
• Develop work scope and activities for product and process development teams to meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide consultation and guide to product and process development teams, including product design, manufacturing, supply chain, product support, marketing, etc.
• Lead or facilitate regulation-specific projects (i.e., roading certification, task-base risk assessment, etc.) to ensure the required work is completed on time and quality.
• Responsible for creating compliance documents, managing the documents repository, and providing required documents to various business partners, including manufacturing, marketing, and dealership.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) to product and process development team and the management in making key decisions related to product safety & compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of product safety & regulations processes, systems, and training.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Demonstrated experience guiding teams through the Product Development Life Cycle, with a strong understanding of earthmoving product design, manufacturing, or development
• Proven Project Management skills, including leading cross-functional initiatives to meet regulatory and quality standards within product and process development
• Strong ability to communicate technical and regulatory information effectively across diverse teams, leveraging knowledge of earthmoving equipment to align stakeholders and ensure compliance

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Experience and skillset in the following:

• Medium Tractor Product and/or Large Track Type Tractor machine development and manufacturing
• product regulatory work
• analytical skills
• Extensive understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications
• Strong technical leadership skills
• Strong ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the workgroup, other units, customers, and suppliers

Additional Info:

• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
• Travel: 10% domestic and international travel is expected.
• Relocation: Domestic relocation will be available to those who qualify.
• ISE: ISE assignments are not available.
• Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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.

Relocation is available for this position.

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 19, 2025 - September 2, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.