Component Design Engineer – Large Engine

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

1d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

The Component Design Engineer – Large Engine Valvetrain will concept, develop, and design complex engine components and systems, working as part of a global valvetrain team. The role supports development of diesel, natural gas, and alternative-fuel reciprocating engines for customers worldwide. 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 position also involves planning and delivering projects, learning about emerging technology, mentoring and coaching team members, and building professional networks. The engineer provides technical evaluation of designs and considers reliability, durability, validation and product costs, and program requirements. The position applies New Product Implementation processes, including conducting FMEAs, creating validation plans, and completing validation activities. It also supports NTI, NPI, CPI, and NSI programs, communicates results to relevant internal and external stakeholders, and leads supplier collaboration and CPPD. The position is onsite five days a week in Lafayette, Indiana, or Mossville, Illinois, and may require up to 20% domestic and international travel. Relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering curriculum or relevant experience.
Extensive knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, with the ability to identify root causes and develop alternative solutions.
Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts and techniques.
Extensive knowledge of self-management practices and ability to manage concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities and prioritize time effectively.
Extensive knowledge of a technology and its applications, with the ability to develop solutions to 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 methods, and ability to convert customer and market requirements into product designs.
Extensive knowledge of product features and ability to design, build, and develop products, technologies, or services from concept through production.
Willingness to work onsite five days a week in Lafayette, Indiana, or Mossville, Illinois.
Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

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, 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, or electric power generation.

Responsibilities

Design core engine components as part of a global valvetrain team.
Design and promote new components and subprocesses.
Evaluate product designs technically, including reliability, durability, validation cost, product cost, and program requirements.
Apply NPI processes to conduct FMEAs, formulate validation plans, and complete validation activities.
Evaluate new products, processes, and 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 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, mentor and coach team members, and keep abreast of innovative technology.