2026 Leadership & Technical Development Program - Operations Leadership

Leadership And Technical Development Program (LTDP) For Operations LeadershipCaterpillar's Leadership and Technical Development Program (LTDP) for Operations Leadership is a three-year rotational program designed to accelerate development of entry-level talent and provide a solid foundation for meeting challenges within operations and manufacturing. Being part of the LTDP team offers you a broad exposure to Caterpillar, presents diverse project responsibilities, engages you in a global team, provides cross-functional job experiences and includes valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar leadership. This program provides the opportunity to build foundational technical and leadership skills for future success within the organization. Caterpillar's Operations Leadership track is focused on building technical capabilities for managing Caterpillar's Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Supply Chain functions. This opportunity advances your development and training to build future leaders within Operations and Manufacturing. Upon successful completion of the three-year program, Operations Leadership professionals will be placed in a role with the expectation of being in that role a minimum of two years.What You Will DoProfessionals within the program will complete three 12-month rotations, which are defined based on business needs. You must be willing to travel and relocate to any participating facility in North America upon hire and throughout each rotation while in the program. You'll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to): Manufacturing Engineering, Front Line Leadership, Supply Chain, including planning, demand management, inventory management, etc., Procurement, Quality.What You Have Skills and ExperiencesDecision making and critical thinking, problem solving, initiative, and adaptabilityLeading and developing othersAbility to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner.Fundamental understanding of manufacturing standards and safetyOrganize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledgeStrong written and verbal communication skillsParticipate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environmentEnsure all team member's contributions are recognized and valuedProgram QualificationsCompleted degree from a university/college by the start of the program in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other relevant Engineering or Technology degreesMinimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 (no rounding)Must be willing to relocate domestically based upon business need for each rotation and for post-program assignmentProgram Start Dates: January & June 2026Top Candidates May Also Have0-2 years of relevant manufacturing or supply chain/logistics experience, which may include internships or academic projectsProject or Team Leadership experienceExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsIdeal for those building foundational skills in manufacturing & supply chain, generally within the first 0-2 years of their careerAdditional InformationPlease attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application.Applicants will be considered for positions throughout the United States.Rotation locations can be anywhere in the U.S., including but not limited to the Midwest, Southeast, Texas, and Southern California.Relocation is available to those that qualify.Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.This position requires working onsite five days a week.Summary Pay Range: $79,800.00 - $119,760.00 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.BenefitsMedical, 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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement**These benefits also apply to part-time employeesThis 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.