Sr. Associate Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Sanford, NC

4d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Building Construction Products division is hiring a Senior Associate Design Engineer for the Compact Track Loaders (CTL) and Skid Steer Loader (SSL) Undercarriage and Drive Systems Team in Sanford, North Carolina. The role supports track roller frames, rolling components, axles, tires, and tracks for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) programs. Work includes component design and validation, project management, performance analysis, and cost evaluation, in collaboration with suppliers, product support, internal engineering, Product Life Cycle, and Global Strategic Sourcing teams. The role is part of a global team with partners in Brazil, India, and Mexico. The position is onsite five days per week, Monday through Friday, and involves 5–10% domestic and international travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
Knowledge of information capture methods, channels, and processes, with the ability to identify, document, organize, and retrieve relevant business information.
Knowledge of standard operating procedures and the ability to design, implement, and evaluate them to improve operational efficiency.
Analytical thinking skills, including the ability to identify root causes and develop alternative solutions.
Effective communication skills to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret information and needs.
Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines and methods, and the ability to apply them to product design and manufacturing operations.
Knowledge of engineering processes and methods in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes.
Knowledge of product testing approaches, techniques, and tools, with the ability to design, plan, and execute testing strategies.
Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches and tools, with the ability to anticipate, detect, and resolve technical problems in manufacturing or product development.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Creo and engineering drawings, including experience using Teamcenter Engineering to release product designs.
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work flexibly across time zones with cross-functional, multicultural teams.
Hands-on experience in product development.
Experience with heavy and/or light fabrications.
Experience with mobile machinery design and operation.
CPPD, APQP, PCM, and design-releasing experience.

Responsibilities

Design and develop new products, including project planning, part design, systems integration, procurement of test-bed and prototype equipment, field follow-up of pilot machines, and production implementation.
Provide technical support to manufacturing teams at Building Construction Products facilities worldwide.
Resolve and support investigations of Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) issues.
Interface with suppliers to improve quality and develop effective working relationships.
Collaborate with internal process partners on technical, commercial, and program issues.
Support cost-reduction efforts, emphasizing value-adjusted cost effectiveness.