Dynamics Simulation Team Leader

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

7d•$128,470 - $192,710•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) designs and manufactures Cat, Perkins, and MWM large diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains, and engine components for applications including power generation, marine, oil and gas, industrial, locomotive, and Caterpillar machines. The Core Components Engine Simulation (CCES) team supports these products by applying advanced simulation methods to validate designs and drive successful execution of new product development, product improvement, supplier quality, and technology programs. This role leads Engine Multi-Body Dynamics (MBD) projects, including torsional vibration and geartrain dynamics simulations, across LPSD engine platforms. Responsibilities include overseeing standard simulation workflows that support product development programs and advancing simulation capabilities through the development of new and improved analysis methods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical Engineering desired).
Technical Excellence: Deep knowledge of simulation methods and tools and their application across platforms; ability to develop, validate, and standardize robust models and deliver clear, actionable solutions to complex vibration and durability challenges.
Influencing Through Expertise: Extensive knowledge of influencing and stakeholder management approaches; ability to use data-driven simulation insights to align cross-functional teams, communicate risk and trade-offs, and confidently challenge assumptions and decisions within and outside the organization.
Project Management: Expert level knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Team Management: Extensive knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product management environment.
Product Design and Development: Extensive knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
Familiarity with Torsional Vibrations/ Geartrain Dynamics
Hands-on testing experience with torsional dynamics and/or engine-related vibrations
Demonstrated project leadership capabilities
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA)
Engine product experience
Component Design experience

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a global team responsible for Multi-Body Dynamics simulations across engine platforms and applications.
Define technical direction, priorities and workload planning for Multi-Body Dynamics simulations activities in alignment with platform and product needs.
Partner with engine rotating component and platform design teams to scope, plan and execute dynamics simulations early in the program.
Own and ensure high quality execution of standard work for Multi-Body Dynamics analyses including model setup correlation and result interpretation.
Review and approve analysis results ensuring technical accuracy consistency and clear communication of risks and recommendations to stakeholders.
Support issue resolution related to components durability and field concerns through targeted simulation and root cause analysis.
Drive continuous improvement of Multi-Body Dynamics tools and processes to improve accuracy robustness and turnaround time.
Lead capability development including adoption of new modeling approaches correlation techniques and automation of routine analyses.
Develop team technical depth through coaching training and knowledge sharing while fostering collaboration across global locations.