Component Design Engineer – Large Engine

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

5d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

The Component Design Engineer – Large Engine (heads, blocks, and housings) will concept, develop, and design complex components and systems for diesel, natural gas, and alternative-fuel reciprocating engines. The engineer will work with engineers, agency employees, manufacturing, global purchasing, and suppliers to design, release, and validate core engine components for current and future programs and projects. The role partners with and provides technical guidance to global teams, contributes to project planning and delivery, keeps abreast of innovative technology, mentors and coaches team members, and builds professional networks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum or relevant experience.
Extensive knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, including determining root causes and developing alternative solutions.
Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts and ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information.
Extensive knowledge of self-management practices and ability to prioritize multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities.
Extensive knowledge of a given technology and application methods, with ability to address significant technical challenges.
Extensive knowledge of computer-aided design and engineering tools and techniques, including producing, analyzing, simulating, and testing product design drafts.
Extensive knowledge of product design processes and ability to translate customer and market requirements into product design.
Extensive knowledge of product features and ability to design, build, and develop products or technologies from concept through production.

Nice To Haves

Heavy-duty reciprocating engine design or development experience.
Initiative, honesty, and accountability in leading small teams.
Experience collaborating with manufacturing, logistics, purchasing, test and development, and other engineering groups.
Ability to manage multiple critical projects and prioritize work.
Basic understanding of numerical simulation, its inputs, and interpretation of results.
Working knowledge of Caterpillar Engineering systems.
Experience with APQP, CPPD, FMEAs, and the design team’s role in releasing quality components.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to develop product concepts.
Experience with 3D modeling software used in engineering design and visualization.
Application knowledge of large mining trucks, marine engines, locomotives, petroleum engines, and electric power generation.

Responsibilities

Design core engine components, including heads, blocks, and housings, as part of a global team.
Design and promote new components and subprocesses.
Evaluate product design, reliability, durability, validation cost, product cost, and compliance with program requirements.
Apply New Product Implementation (NPI) processes to conduct FMEAs, formulate validation plans, and complete validation activities.
Evaluate new products, processes, or systems, including supplier change requests.
Complete projects on time and at cost in support of NTI, NPI, CPI, and NSI programs.
Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units.
Lead supplier collaboration and Continuous Product & Process Development (CPPD).
Work with engineering, agency employees, manufacturing, global purchasing, and suppliers to design, release, and validate core engine components.
Contribute to project planning and delivery, stay current with innovative technology, and mentor and coach team members.