Design Engineer - Light Fabrications

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Design Engineer – Light Fabrications Location: Decatur, IL - Mossville, IL (AC) Domestic Relocation: Available Travel: Up to 10% travel Visa sponsorship: NOT available Job Summary: This is a design position on the Load & Haul Light Fabrications team that supports Large Wheel Loaders (LWL). Both new product design and design improvements to current products are in scope for all the major light fabrications subsystems (e.g. access systems, hoods, fenders, platforms, fuel tanks, guards, and enclosures). The type of component-level design in scope includes complex fabricated steel structures/weldments, bolted assemblies and some non-metallic components. As a member of our team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering
Engineering and product development experience.
Proficiency in Creo or other 3-D design tools.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience designing welded steel structures.
Demonstrated ability to work well in collaborative environment and to communicate effectively in cross functional teams.
Experience collaborating with suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability.
Personal experience performing component level FEA (Creo Simulate preferred).
Hands-on experience (e.g. machinery, heavy equipment, manufacturing processes, welding, etc.)

Responsibilities

Create concepts and designs to solve complex engineering projects.
Utilize CREO to create highly integrated designs within machine platforms.
Lead new product designs following our defined New Product Introduction (NPI) process.
Resolve current production issues from suppliers, factory or the field.
Support requirements management process, DFMEAs and DVP&R (design verification plan & report).
Support design review meetings.
Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) activity to ensure components are developed to meet time, cost, and quality requirements within budget.
Collaborate with other engineering team members, purchasing, suppliers, and product group partners.