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Caterpillar Inc. · 17 hours ago

Validation Engineering Specialist

Washington, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $193K/yr

5+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to creating stronger, more sustainable communities. They are seeking a Validation Engineering Specialist to ensure CAT machines meet quality expectations by promoting early validation in the product development cycle, collaborating with design teams to define validation requirements and monitor program health.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintaining solid connections between product groups and process partners

Leading a strong test and development team partnering with product design and safety teams

Creating a validation strategy and activity plan in collaboration with systems and global machine development groups

Determining program validation costs based on development plans

Educating product groups on validation expectations and key processes

Driving usage of tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the validation activity plan on critical failure modes, and direct activities to mitigate risk

Monitoring and reporting on new product (NPI) program health

Meeting with global design teams during off shift hours depending on project needs

Mentoring junior engineers in the team

Qualification

Engineering degreeProduct TestingProject ManagementTechnical ExcellenceDecision MakingGlobal Team ExperienceCustomer RelationsEffective CommunicationsTechnical LeadershipMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields

Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment

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

Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges

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 product testing approaches, techniques and tools; ability to design, plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing