Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

4d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Power Systems Division is seeking a Design Engineer to join the G3500 Engine Platform team in Lafayette, Indiana. The role supports new product introduction, continuous product improvement, factory support, and cost-reduction initiatives for LPSD G3500 electric power engines. The engineer collaborates with engine application, performance, and component teams to define program requirements and develop effective product solutions. The position provides engineering leadership and support for product and technology introductions, improvement projects, engine hardware design direction, product configuration and factory build issues. It also works with cross-functional teams to ensure program requirements, cost targets, validation needs, and product robustness are addressed. The position requires five days per week in the office and may require up to 10% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree related to Engineering or Engineering Technology.
Working knowledge of analytical thinking, including techniques and tools for analysis, determining root causes, and developing alternative solutions.
Working knowledge of effective communication concepts and techniques, including accurately transmitting, receiving, and interpreting ideas, information, and needs.
Working knowledge of managing multiple priorities, including prioritizing concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities and allocating time effectively.
Working knowledge of technical excellence and the ability to develop and provide 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.
Experience 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 identify root causes, implement solutions, and validate results.
Ensure program functional requirements and cost targets are met.
Support product price list configuration.
Complete bill of material configuration management.
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 resolution.
Manage ARC files and product structure.
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.