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Solar Turbines · 1 day ago

Sr Principal Engineer

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $189K/yr

10+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating sustainable communities and building a better world. The Sr Principal Engineer will provide technical engineering support related to gas turbine components and assemblies, collaborating with various departments to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

EnergyManufacturingOil and Gas

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Be a first responder to provide technical support for all new manufacturing operations

Be the authoritative body for dispositioning discrepant material (MRB Non-conformances)

Be responsible for dimensional & process integrity when reviewing and approving PPAP qualifications

Drive process rigor for sustained long term manufacturing and quality improvements

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringManufacturing ProcessesQuality Management SystemsSix SigmaGeometric DimensioningTolerancingPro-E CREOData AnalyticsCommunication SkillsProject ManagementTeam Collaboration

Required

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or closely related degree with engineering-related experience is required

Over 10 years of engineering-related experience is required

Must be a proactive self-starter with strong communication skills who works well with teams and demonstrates a high sense of urgency when needed

This position requires consistent time & priority management skills balanced with attention to detail

Top candidates need to have a strong desire to learn and expand their process knowledge and collaboratively lead diverse skillsets across the organization

Provides technical leadership

Knowledge of design practices, quality management systems, and manufacturing processes

Fundamental knowledge and experience with quality systems and processes such as: RCCA, BIQ, COR/CAR, PPAP, RN/RTA, etc

Ability to lead & collaborate with teams of diverse skillset

Ability to read Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T ASME-Y 14.5M-1994)

Ability to read and interpret results from CMM, ATOS, and similar inspection reports

Basic knowledge of Pro-E CREO, or similar CAD systems

Basic knowledge of machining and NDT inspection processes

Preferred

Knowledge of Turbomachinery Design, Manufacturing and/or Supplier Technical Experience

Knowledge of mechanical design engineering methodologies

Basic knowledge of Manufacturing Processes for some or most processes involving: Investment / sand castings, forgings, sheet metal forming, precision machined components, plating/coating, heat treatments, brazing/welding

Experience in the review and disposition of discrepant material

6Sigma Black Belt & DMAIC training & experience

Demonstrated capability to perform data analytics and creating digital solutions

Candidate should be capable of working effectively, under their own initiative, with minimal direction

Candidate should be able to think outside the box and develop creative solutions on their own with collaboration from SME's in relevant areas