Associate Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Engineering Change Management professional to support large power systems production, including engines and gensets. The role involves coordinating change actions, updating BOMs in CBS/SAP, and leading cross-functional reviews to ensure timely production readiness.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and experience with ProE, TeamCenter, and BOM management tools, along with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with Power Systems design/ manufacturing processes is preferred.
• ProE, TeamCenter and BOM management tools proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for Change Management in engine and genset production.
• Perform BOM updates in CBS/SAP in coordination with Change Coordination and Product Management.
• Lead cross-functional reviews to drive ECN, BOM and production readiness actions.
• Manage change actions to established effective dates with Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Change Management

BOM management

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CBS (SAP)

ProE

TeamCenter

Job description

Job Description:

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Role Definition

Engineering Change Management and BOM Updates support for Large Power Systems Products (Reciprocating Engines & Gensets) Manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Engineering support for the Change Management process to support Operations team during introduction and regular production of engines and gensets, and support resolve issues from shop floor with high velocity
• Perform BOM updates or changes in CBS (SAP) system at the facility per product engineering specs in coordination with Facility Change Coordination and Product Management teams
• Lead cross-functional reviews and meetings with facility, engineering, product management, manufacturing, materials team, and other cross functional stakeholders to drive timely resolution of ECN, BOM, and production readiness actions.
• Support key Change Management process steps that include - Receiving change notification requests (PACN / PLACN / EDS Notification/ Job Number), Reviewing and determining necessary change actions in the facility based on product checks, effectivity dates, etc., Implementing updates in the CBS systems following standard procedures, coordination with the Facility change coordination team and other relevant cross functional teams as required, managing further change actions to the established effective dates as required by working with the Manufacturing teams, etc.
• Document and maintain the change process and tools with metrics for review and support improvement opportunities
• Requires bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent, experience working on Power Systems Design / Development / Manufacturing processes, Proficiency in change management and tools like CBS, etc.
• Requires working knowledge of ProE, TeamCenter, and other design / BOM management tools, knowledge of New Product Introduction and Current product issue resolution processes
• Requires proficient communication and coordination skills

Degree Requirement:

Degree required / Preferred to have a Bachelor’s in Engineering for a Tier 1 College or University

Skill Descriptors:

Data Gathering & Analysis:

Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools.
• Documents basic data-gathering methodologies.
• Identifies the purposes of data gathering and analysis.
• Identifies key objectives in gathering and analyzing data.

Analytical Thinking:

Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

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

Level Basic Understanding:

• Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
• Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
• Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.
• Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.

Effective Communications:

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Technical Excellence:

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

Level Basic Understanding:

• Uses a structured approach in analyzing and resolving technical problems.
• Seeks opportunities for continual learning to maintain technical competence in pursuit of technical excellence.
• Provides examples or case studies demonstrating technical excellence in actual business scenarios.
• Pursues, prepares for and assumes new technical assignments and challenges.

3D Software:

Knowledge of the types, features and tools of 3D software; ability to use, implement, test and upgrade the software package in the process of 3D models production.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Assists in designing 3D models using appropriate software.
• Helps others to install and maintain 3D modeling and rendering software.
• Discusses the pros and cons of competitive 3D software from a business perspective.
• Works with the standard features and facilities of 3D software.
• Asks industry experts about the usage and functionality of a particular 3D rendering software.

Product Testing:

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.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
• Describes common errors that are uncovered by product testing.
• Cites examples of testing tools and practices currently in use.
• Names key documentation (paper, audio, video) required during the testing process.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems:

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

Level Basic Understanding:

• Explains where to locate basic help facilities and troubleshooting guides.
• Discusses basic concepts behind a systematic approach to solving technical problems.
• Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.
• Describes problem identification, reporting and escalation procedures.

Additional information:

This job requires 5 working days from office

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply