Tooling Design Engineer - Cast Iron Foundry

Caterpillar Inc.•Hodges, SC

4d•$89,210 - $133,810•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. About Large Power Systems Division (LPSD): We design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains. Job Summary: Designs, develops, builds, and implements foundry tooling. Working with design engineer and the tooling shop to resolve actions from quality and leadership following the construction of the tooling with the tooling shop along with implementation and validation phases.

Requirements

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.
Managing Multiple Priorities: 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.
Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Working knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Product Design - MFG: Working knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
Product Design and Development: 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

Experience in Magmasoft or Solidcast is a plus
Knowledge of no bake process and coldbox
Horizontal and vertical molding process experience
Foundry defect resolution
Foundry process knowledge
Previous experience in Creo

Responsibilities

Experience with cast iron foundry tooling designing
Researching new materials and competitive products.
Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.
Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.
Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents.
Participating in buy-build analysis for product components.
Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.