Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 6 hours ago
Engineer, Sr Project
EMD HQ LaGrange, IL - 400
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$89K/yr - $161K/yr
10+ years expProgress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is hiring a Senior Project Engineer in the Engine Systems Integration Team. This role is responsible for engine system project management for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) programs, including design, validation, and manufacturing support.
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Responsibilities
New product design and development of engine system layouts including project planning, part design, systems integration, procurement of test bed and prototype iron, validation planning, and production implementation
Collaborate with internal process partners on technical, commercial, and program issues
Resolution and support of CPI and BIQ (Built-In Quality) issues
Technical support to the manufacturing teams at Progress Rail facilities
Interface with suppliers to improve quality while developing effective working relationships
Support cost reduction efforts with emphasis on value adjusted cost effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree with a major in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent training/experience
Minimum of 5 years' experience in product design
Minimum of 10 years' experience
CPI, NPI, CPPD, APQP, 6 Sigma and design releasing experience
Working knowledge of engines and how they are used in Locomotive, Marine and power generation
Proficiency with 3D Modelling and engineering drawings, including experience using Teamcenter Engineering to release product designs
Applied structural design and analysis knowledge (GD&T, FEA) and on-machine testing experience to identify and resolve engineering issues
Collaborated across time zones with cross-functional, multi-cultural teams, leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred
Hands-on experience in product development
Experience with complex systems such as engines, transmissions or axles
Experience creating and championing structured processes when needed
Excellent communication skills
Benefits
Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
Company
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Denton
SVP International Sales
Recent News
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