Senior Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

7d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide. LPSD teams work across regions and function to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges. The Lafayette Engine Center (LEC) manufactures the Cat 3500, Cat 3600 and C175 engines helping Caterpillar become the world’s leading manufacturer of off-highway diesel and natural gas engines. The units built at LEC power mining trucks carrying ore to be processed, tugboats guiding ships to harbor, drill rigs tapping oil and gas reserves and generators bringing electricity to communities, hospitals and data centers. The Large Power Systems Division is currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the G3500 Engine Platform team, located in Lafayette, IN. In this role, you will provide critical support for NPI, CPI, factory support, and cost reduction initiatives for LPSD G3500 electric power engines. You will collaborate closely with the engine application teams, performance teams, and component teams to define program requirements and develop effective solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree related to Engineering or Engineering Technology
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.
Working knowledge and 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.
Working knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Working knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of large gas and/or diesel engine operation
Software programs used frequently include, but not limited to: Creo, Team Center, and Microsoft Office
Deep expertise in Caterpillar programs and processes (NPI, CPI, NTI, NSI)
Caterpillar 6 Sigma training
Demonstrated project leadership

Responsibilities

Managing Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects using Six Sigma DMAIC principles for - defining root cause, solution implementation and validation
New Technology Introduction (NTI) or New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineering leadership support
Ensure program functional requirements and cost targets are met
Managing product quality projects - defining root cause and solution implementation and validation using Six Sigma DMAIC principles
Product price list configuration support
Complete bill of material configuration management
Lead engine hardware design direction by guiding L3 systems engineers
Managing material cost reduction projects - defining projects and validation
Conducting DFMEA’s to drive validation requirements on product changes
Conducting design reviews with a cross functional audience
Production factory build support
APQP / CTS management / VDRA resolution
ARC files / Product Structure management
Supporting customer service and marketing inquiries
Working with component support team, validation team, factory operations, application and installation and customer service teams as needed to ensure robust product solutions.