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Caterpillar Inc. · 1 hour ago

Senior Design Engineer

Decatur, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$111K/yr - $166K/yr

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to innovation and building sustainable communities. They are seeking Senior Design Engineers to take ownership of L4 system design for Large Structures, driving innovation and collaborating across multiple teams to deliver world-class solutions.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ownership of Large Structures design (QVC) for LWL/WDC NPI, CPI with acute focus on Design for Manufacturing to improve automation efficiency thru-out the supply chain (BTS , Robot, CNC machining and Paint). Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detailed designs via active CPPD

Active participation in Go See Act workshops during Pilot and Pre-Production Large Structures builds

Ownership and accountability to PMO based project plans; communicating status with Team Leader, stakeholders and participating functional areas. Set based design solution recommendations to resolving problems

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCREOLarge Structures DesignFEATroubleshootingProduct DesignProject ManagementInfluencing Skills

Required

A Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Agricultural/Aerospace/Metallurgical engineering with relevant work experience

Functional understanding and demonstrated knowledge of key aspects of RI Large Structures designs and services (Aftermarket)

Proficient use of CREO

Functional understanding of Large structures specific print GD& T including fixturing design for finished weldments and right level machining

Fundamental understanding of structural Weldments design of thick walled Castings, thick plates (25mm and above), Wear and Abrasive material specs on Work tools

Deep passion and working knowledge of BTS (Laser /Plasma/Gas 1st and 2nd Ops) to maximize Robotic automation of such structural weldments including advanced post weld treatment techniques to manage/optimize structural weight and fuel efficiency

Functional understanding of various application based Static/Dynamic loading of Large structures (EEF, NEEF, Linkages, Buckets, WTs, Bodies and liners, Pins/Bearings/seals and lubricants, etc.) for major RI products

Relevant work experience demonstrating L4 design based on L6 down-selected requirements

Knowledge of FEA, working knowledge of manufacturing BTS/robotic/CNC programming methods

Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization

Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives

Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production