Design Engineer

Career Area: Engineering Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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 LPSD The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufacture 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.

This key Design Engineer role is in the Large Power Systems Division G3600 Platform group. The Platform Team has design control ownership for the system level of engines components, software, and performance. Responsibilities span across new product introduction, current product improvement, supplier and supply chain support, and manufacturing support.

Communicating necessary design changes to process partners Factory support for Assurance of Supply Issues as first point of contact from engineering Working with factory personnel to manage and resolve current product BIQ and AQE issues Create/Maintain dashboard with active list of BIQ issues and resolution status Releasing engine arrangements and other platform-owned drawings Investigating current production issues (CPI) Managing design control requests Skills you must have Analytical Thinking : 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 : 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. Managing Multiple Priorities : 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 : Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Computer-Aided Design & Engineering : Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts. Product Design - MFG : Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design. Product Design and Development : Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production. Degree Requirement Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum. What will put you ahead G3600 Engine experience Factory support experience Experience with Creo or other modeling tools Knowledge of and experience in BIQ, AQE