Engineer-Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer in Mossville, IL (or Lafayette, IN) to develop, design, and validate castings and components for heads, blocks, and housings.

You will create robust, manufacturable designs, perform tolerance analyses, and support product validation through testing and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related fields) and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to meet performance,

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking with root-cause analysis and solution generation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities for heads, blocks, and housings, including development and validation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to ensure feasible designs.
• Create 3D models and drafting, perform tolerance analysis, and document functional requirements.
• Support proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Managing Multiple Priorities

CAD/Engineering

Product Design - MFG

Product Design and Development

Education

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

Job description

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.

Design Engineer

Role Description

The Design Engineer is responsible for the development, design, and validation of heads, blocks, and housings castings and associated components. This role focuses on creating robust, manufacturable designs that meet performance, quality, and cost targets. The engineer collaborates cross‑functionally with manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to ensure designs are feasible, reliable, and aligned with project requirements. Key responsibilities include 3D modeling and drafting, material selection, tolerance analysis, and supporting product validation through testing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Career Area

Engineering

What You Will Do

• 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.

Education And Experience Requirements

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

Skills You Will Have

• Analytical Thinking: Extensive 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: Working knowledge 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: Working 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.
• Computer‑Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
• Product Design - MFG: Extensive knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
• Product Design and Development: Working knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Demonstrated experience in engine design/ development.
• Proven track record of leading projects from concept through execution.
• Hands‑on experience in manufacturing processes and/or product testing.

Additional Information

• This position can be located in Mossville, IL or Lafayette, IN.
• Domestic relocation assistance 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

August 14, 2026 - August 21, 2026

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.