Senior Design Engineer- G3500 Platform

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. 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 position will have responsibility for various aspects of large natural gas engine design for the G3500 platform team.  This role collaborates with marketing, product support, performance, component and system design teams to develop solutions for Oil and Gas applications. Projects might include New Technology Investigation (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI), as well as general engineering maintenance.

Lead design, development, and validation related to G3500 engines through NTI, NPI, and CPI processes Host design architecture team meetings Collaborate with marketing on program requirements Work with validation and L3 engineers to ensure completion of FMEAs and activities needed to fully validate engine designs Support engine performance development and validation in test cells and field locations Develop presentation material for Design, Gateway, Stakeholder, and Technical Readiness Level (TRL) reviews Schedule and lead engine design reviews and deep dive reviews for project milestones Bill of Material (BOM) Management Create and update Teamcenter engine arrangement (ARC) models  Manage procurement of new component designs Work with factory and dealer technicians to build prototype engines Support customer service and marketing inquiries on past, current, and future product Resolve issues found during simulation, virtual audits, testing, and assembly Drive resolution to Pre-Production Reliability Development (PPRD), New Product Introduction (NPI), All Quality Events (AQE), and Built In Quality (BIQ) issues  Manage Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects using Six Sigma DMAIC principles for - defining root cause, solution implementation and validation Lead design, development, and validation related to alternative fuels including hydrogen, biogas, and natural gas hydrogen blends on NTI and NPI programs Travel to supplier or customer sites pending project need (up to ~90% travel during certain project phases, annual average