Engineer-Design

Caterpillar Inc.•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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. Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level and make a meaningful impact in the heavy machinery industry? The Tracked Products Engineering Loading tools team is seeking Design engineer to support the newly formed Loading Tools team, which includes Hydraulic Mining Shovel buckets, Electric Rope Shovel dippers and Dragline buckets. In this position, the engineer will be responsible for the design and analysis of the components along with strong manufacturing and supplier collaboration. Projects will include New Product Introduction (NPI), New Supplier Introduction (NSI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and product maintenance. This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with engineering peers, platform teams, purchasing, and manufacturing organizations. The position emphasizes a product and process quality - first mindset, with a strong focus on zero defects, while balancing program schedule and cost objectives.

Requirements

Proficiency in creating robust designs for heavy structures to ensure they meet design requirements
Working knowledge in any Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software to simulate and analyze structural behavior under various load conditions, optimizing designs for durability and efficiency
Familiarity with ANSYS, Abaqus, or Creo Simulate for structural and thermal analysis
Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and tolerance stack-ups
Knowledge with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to identify and mitigate potential design risks.
Proficient in working with suppliers to enhance design for manufacturability (DFM)
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, and quality assurance, to align design objectives with manufacturing capabilities
Understanding of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles to reduce cost and complexity
Proficient in utilizing Teamcenter or Windchill for product lifecycle management (PLM) tasks
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as welding, casting, machining, and forming
Develop creative and effective design solutions that meet the functional requirements of the product
Conduct a thorough analysis and selection of materials to ensure product durability, performance, and cost-effectiveness, considering factors like strength, weight, and environmental impact
Proficiency in Creo (Pro/ENGINEER) or SolidWorks for 3D modeling and detailed design
Ability to create and manage BOMs (Bill of Materials) and engineering change notices
Conduct design reviews and validation testing to ensure product performance and compliance with specifications.
Strong communication skills and great interpersonal skills to interact with other engineering teams, the platform team, purchasing teams, and manufacturing teams
Ability to clearly document and present design concepts, technical data, and project updates
Knowledge collaborating in a global team environment using tools like Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint
Proficient in creating technical reports, design justifications, and comprehensive engineering documentation
Comfortable participating in and leading design reviews, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional meetings.

Nice To Haves

Tracked products or mining industry application knowledge.
Experience with CAD software (Creo Parametric) and PLM/PDM systems (Team Center)
Prior experience with heavy structures product design and development.
Analytical skills including structural analysis expertise and personal experience performing component level FEA.
Previous experience in either NPI or CPI programs.
Personal experience in executing APQP.

Responsibilities

Provide design enhancements for current and legacy products (CPI, NSI, and maintenance) across the full Loading Tools product portfolio
Create design concepts that balance functional and technical needs with cost, weight, quality, and manufacturability targets.
Perform fatigue analysis on design concepts
Support product validation activities including field trials.
Lead and support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
Collaborate with external suppliers, internal manufacturing facilities, engineering partners, and the core Product Group.