Engineer - CPI Lead

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 15,00,000 - 20,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader located in Chennai is seeking a seasoned engineering professional for an exciting role. You will be responsible for delivering complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing product health. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and has 9-13 years of experience. Strong knowledge in project execution and product design is essential.

Qualifications

• 9 - 13 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-complexity projects with end-to-end ownership.
• Collaborate with teams and suppliers to finalize designs.
• Integrate and coordinate with different subsystems.

Skills

Product health management

Cab system design and development

Project execution

Budget management

APQP, CPPD activities

Team Center knowledge

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

6 Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt

Education

Master's / Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Career Area: Engineering

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-complexity projects with end-to-end ownership from identifying current product issues and improvements to resolving customer and dealer issues for the cab and its components, delivering optimum solutions and addressing build and/or performance issues in the field.
• Collaborate with purchasing, manufacturing teams and suppliers to develop finalized designs.
• Perform as the Cab System Integrator and coordinate with different subsystems to accommodate their design deliverables.
• Exhibit self-motivation, commitment, and excellent communication skills; ability to work with wide cross-functional teams.

Expertise

Required skills:

• Sound Knowledge in Current Product Issues management and resolution
• Good understanding about Product health management
• Hands on experience in Design and Development of entire Cab system, Structural and Non Metallics Components
• Hands on experience with Cab system integration / configuration
• Strong Project Execution and Budget management experience
• Sound knowledge in APQP, CPPD activities
• Knowledge of Team Center, FEA for Design validation
• Strong knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD & T) and Tolerance Stack up analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 6 Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt Certified

This job might require around 20% traveling

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification: A master’s / Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering
• Experience: 9 - 13 years
• Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates: October 9, 2025 - October 21, 2025

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

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