Design Engineer

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar's Large Power Systems Division is seeking a Design Engineer for the G3500 Engine Platform team at the Lafayette Engine Center in Lafayette, Indiana. The role supports new product introduction (NPI), continuous product improvement (CPI), factory support, and cost-reduction initiatives for LPSD G3500 electric power engines. The engineer collaborates with engine application, performance, component, validation, factory operations, installation, and customer service teams to define program requirements and deliver effective, robust product solutions. The position requires presence in the office five days per week and may require up to 10% travel. Relocation assistance is available; sponsorship is not approved.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree related to Engineering or Engineering Technology.
Working knowledge of analytical thinking, including analysis techniques and tools, root-cause determination, and development of alternative solutions.
Working knowledge of effective communication concepts and techniques, with the ability to accurately convey and interpret information and needs.
Working knowledge of self-management practices and the ability to prioritize multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities.
Working knowledge of a relevant technology and its applications, with the ability to develop solutions to significant technical challenges.
Working knowledge of computer-aided design and engineering tools and techniques, including producing, analyzing, simulating, and testing product design drafts.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of large gas and/or diesel engine operation.
Familiarity with software such as Creo, Team Center, and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of Caterpillar programs and processes, including NPI, CPI, NTI, and NSI.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering leadership support for New Technology Introduction (NTI) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
Manage Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects using Six Sigma DMAIC principles to define root causes, implement solutions, and validate results.
Ensure program functional requirements and cost targets are met.
Support product price list configuration.
Manage bill of material configuration.
Lead engine hardware design direction by guiding L3 systems engineers.
Conduct Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) to drive validation requirements for product changes.
Conduct design reviews with cross-functional audiences.
Provide production factory build support.
Manage APQP, CTS, and VDRA resolutions.
Support ARC files and product structure management.
Support customer service and marketing inquiries.
Work with component support, validation, factory operations, application and installation, and customer service teams to ensure robust product solutions.