Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Winston (FL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking a Design Engineer for the Large Power Systems Division. The role covers system-level design ownership of engines, software, and performance across NPI and current product improvements.

You will collaborate with suppliers, support manufacturing, and drive design control processes. The position requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and experience with Creo or similar tools, with emphasis on BIQ/AQE procedures and factory support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.
• G3600 Engine experience is preferred.
• Factory support experience and BIQ/AQE familiarity are a plus.
• Experience with Creo or other modeling tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Communicating necessary design changes to process partners.
• Factory support for Assurance of Supply issues as first point of contact from engineering.
• Working with factory personnel to manage and resolve BIQ and AQE issues.
• Create/Maintain dashboard with active list of BIQ issues and resolution status.
• Releasing engine arrangements and other platform-owned drawings.
• Investigating current production issues (CPI).
• Managing design control requests.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

Technical Excellence

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering

Product Design - MFG

Product Design and Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

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.

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.

About LPSD

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufacture large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.

Job Summary

This key Design Engineer role is in the Large Power Systems Division G3600 Platform group. The Platform Team has design control ownership for the system level of engines components, software, and performance. Responsibilities span across new product introduction, current product improvement, supplier and supply chain support, and manufacturing support.

What you will do

• Communicating necessary design changes to process partners

• Factory support for Assurance of Supply Issues as first point of contact from engineering

• Working with factory personnel to manage and resolve current product BIQ and AQE issues

• Create/Maintain dashboard with active list of BIQ issues and resolution status

• Releasing engine arrangements and other platform-owned drawings

• Investigating current production issues (CPI)

• Managing design control requests

Skills you must have

• 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.

• 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.

• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

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

• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.

• Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.

• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

What will put you ahead

• G3600 Engine experience

• Factory support experience

• Experience with Creo or other modeling tools

• Knowledge of and experience in BIQ, AQE processes

• Factory Standard Work

• Supplier/component strategy experience

Additional Information:

• Location of this position is in Winston-Salem, NC
• Relocation assistance is available for this position
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• Travel up to 5% is possible

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.