Senior Engineer – Heavy Structures Design

Caterpillar Inc.•Decatur, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. It’s More Than a Job, it’s a Career - YouTube Senior Engineer – Heavy Structures Design Location: Decatur, IL (In office 5 days a week) Travel: Up to 15% Relocation Assistance: Available Visa Sponsorship: Not Offered Job Summary: The Rigid Frame Trucks Heavy Structures team is currently seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer located in Decatur, IL. The team has Heavy Structures design control for both Off Highway (770-777 series) Trucks and Large Mining (785-798 series) Trucks. The engineers on the team gain broad exposure to design, analysis, test, manufacturing, and supplier collaboration. The selected candidate will play an important role in developing and continuously improving the quality, cost, and features on the equipment they design. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Engineering program
Product Design and Development: Proficiency in CREO or other CAD tools.
Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis tools such as Creo Simulate or similar.
Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.
Experience with Caterpillar processes such NPI and CPI
Managing Multiple Priorities: Effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and achieve organizational goals.
Balance competing demands and manage time efficiently.
Adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective Communications: Experience with collaboration tools and processes such as APQP and CPPD.
Willing and able to collaborate with international teams in various time zones.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience designing fabrications.
Caterpillar component and systems knowledge.
Proficiency in CREO Simulate or other CAE tools.
Executed all phases of a new product development program.
Experience collaborating with Cat manufacturers or suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability.
Experience directing the work of other design and detailing resources to achieve design goals.
Personal experience in executing APQP from beginning to end.
Hands-on experience (e.g. machinery, heavy equipment, manufacturing, etc.

Responsibilities

Design Heavy Structures – primarily focused on the frames for our Off Highway Trucks
Utilize CREO to create highly integrated designs within machine platforms.
Utilize virtual analysis to predict design robustness in addition to cost and weight optimization
Allocate time to NPI, CPI, maintenance, process improvement, and personal development
Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) activity to ensure components are developed to meet time, cost, and quality requirements within budget.
Prioritize workload and create delegation plans to improve time, cost, and quality metrics
Communicate progress & results to customers, suppliers, team members, and functional community
Identify opportunities to share deep technical expertise and mentor others
Travel to suppliers, manufacturing facilities, and customers domestically and internationally