Lead Global Engine Components Design Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Mossville (PA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; 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

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Component Design Engineer – Large Engine in Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL. You will lead a global team to design core engine components, applying NPI processes, FMEAs and supplier collaboration to meet program goals.

This role emphasizes engineering excellence and cross-functional impact across worldwide projects. You will mentor teams, compare costs, and validate designs while coordinating with manufacturing, purchasing and suppliers to deliver reliable technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum OR Relevant Experience.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with APQP, CPPD, and FMEAs is preferred.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams across global locations.
• Experience with 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team in the design of core engine components such as valvetrain, rotating components, heads, blocks and housings.
• Design and promote new components and sub processes.
• Technical evaluation of product design, reliability, durability, validation cost and program requirements.
• Apply NPI processes to conduct FMEAs, formulate validation plans and complete validation activities.
• Evaluate new products, processes, or systems including supplier change requests.
• Complete projects on time and at cost in support of NTI, NPI, CPI and NSI programs.
• Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members and other business units.
• Lead supplier collaboration and CPPD activities.

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 OR Relevant Experience

Tools

3D modeling software

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Component Design Engineer – Large Engine in Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL. You will lead a global team to design core engine components, applying NPI processes, FMEAs and supplier collaboration to meet program goals.

This role emphasizes engineering excellence and cross-functional impact across worldwide projects. You will mentor teams, compare costs, and validate designs while coordinating with manufacturing, purchasing and suppliers to deliver reliable technology