Metallurgical Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

6d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

As a Metallurgical Engineer in the Quality Department, you will have the opportunity to contribute to improving factory processes through auditing, employee training, drive process improvements and developing engineering solutions that will improve our product and reliability around contamination control. This position will become a subject matter expert on engine systems and their relative sensitivity to contamination. This position will facilitate discussions with peer groups on observations made during auditing, to drive sustainable change, as well as train others on best practices. This position will be part of the Metallurgical Shop Response team, who conduct root cause investigations on engine test cell issues, assembly related questions, as well as machine shop related process support. You will partner with and provide technical guidance to facility partners, packaging engineering, manufacturing engineering, product groups, global purchasing representatives, and suppliers. You will collaborate with sister facilities, supporting engine special cleanliness projects and activities. You will be trained on the tools to identify debris type and characterization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering/Materials Science OR relevant work experience
Analytical Thinking: Working Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Effective Communications: Working Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Technical Excellence: Working Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Team Management: Basic Knowledge of effective team building techniques; ability to form and manage effective teams.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Working Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines, methodologies, and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations.
Engineering - MFG: Working Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
Product Testing: Working Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Working Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in contamination control process improvement activities
Previous experience with component failure analysis
Experience working in a metallurgical lab providing highly technical assessment reports
Previous experience with engine components
Well versed in the CAT specifications
Can exhibit print reading capability
Great team player, works well with others
Works well under pressure, good at prioritizing
Has a sense of urgency in the completion of analysis requests
Willing to make discretionary efforts to support customers
Strong analytical skills
Emphasis on initiative and self-starting tasks
Good customer interface skills
Good technical writing and communication skills

Responsibilities

Perform contamination control audits and report findings to small business teams.
Collaborate with process owners to drive sustainable contamination control improvements.
Collaborate with packaging engineering and suppliers to reduce contamination risks
Perform failure analysis of engine components and systems
Disposition components for metallurgical conformance
Evaluate new products, processes, or systems
Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units