Design Engineer: Engine Components & Project Lead

Caterpillar Brazil; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) savings

HSA

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to develop, design, and validate heads, blocks, and housings castings. The role focuses on robust, manufacturable designs meeting performance, quality, and cost targets.

The engineer works with manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to ensure feasible, reliable designs aligned with project requirements. This position may relocate to Mossville, IL or Lafayette, IN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to lead multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• 3D modeling and drafting, material selection, tolerance analysis, and supporting product validation through testing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design responsibilities and project leadership related to organizing, coordinating, and executing the development, testing, and analysis of heads, blocks, and housings.
• Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.
• Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.
• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents.
• Participating in buy-build analysis for product components.
• Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communications

Managing multiple priorities

CAD / CAE

Product design & development

Engine design experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to develop, design, and validate heads, blocks, and housings castings. The role focuses on robust, manufacturable designs meeting performance, quality, and cost targets.

The engineer works with manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to ensure feasible, reliable designs aligned with project requirements. This position may relocate to Mossville, IL or Lafayette, IN.