Engineer III

Progress Rail; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Rail Engineer - Taylor Mill KY is responsible for developing current and future engineering designs, integrating product design through CAD/CAE, 3D modeling, and testing to meet requirements.

Role involves collaboration with engineering functions as programs develop and move into production, providing guidance to designers, and supporting manufacturing and field service for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or an equivalent combination of formal education and direct work experience.
• Experience with CAD/CAE and 3D modeling for product design and validation.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction to designers and drafters in the creation and modification of engineering drawings and models.
• Supports production by diagnosing and solving problems with materials and processes to maintain or improve quality.
• Leads design reviews for assigned systems and participates in reviews for other systems; works with vendors and suppliers to specify new components and select appropriate components for designs.
• Collaborates with engineers of other disciplines to integrate components into higher-level machine designs; supports operations and service organizations in implementing and maintaining product.

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAE

3D Modeling

Job description

PRS Facility Location
Decoursey, KY - Trackworks - 016

Job Purpose

Responsible for developing current and future engineering designs. Responsible for integrating product design, performance, and manufacturing through the use of CAD, CAE, 3D Modeling and test to meet product requirements. Maintains daily contact with engineering functions as programs are develop, finalized, and put into production. Make decisions within the limits of general practices and standards with some direct guidance from supervisor.
Designs, analyzes, tests, and validates products and subsystems for performance/reliability improvement and cost reduction. Supports manufacturing and field service for new and existing components and designs. Designs and supports manufacturing solutions and collaborates with other supporting groups to rapidly develop new
applications for a wide range of various locomotive systems within assigned functional area.

Req ID

12265BR

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.

Education / Training

• BS in Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and direct work experience required.

Job Title

Engineer - Taylor Mill KY

City

Taylor Mill

Key Job Elements

Duties and responsibilities (Note: duties/qualifications required will depend on assigned division)

• Provides direction to designers and drafters in the creation and modification of engineering drawings and
  models;
• Supports production by diagnosing and solving problems with materials and processes to maintain or
  improve quality;
• Leads design reviews for assigned systems and participates in reviews for other systems; works with
  vendors and suppliers to specify new components and select appropriate components for designs;
  collaborates with engineers of other disciplines to integrate components into higher-level machine
  designs;
• Supports operations and service organizations in implementing and maintaining product