Locomotive Design Engineer — CAD & Systems Innovation

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Taylor Mill (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Education Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, in Northern Kentucky seeks an engineer to develop current and future locomotive designs using CAD/CAE, 3D modeling, and testing. You will coordinate with manufacturing and field service to ensure product performance and reliability while supporting life-cycle improvements.

The role requires strong problem-solving, project management, and collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to deliver manufacturable solutions and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in design reviews and Design/Manufacturing Change Requests (DCR/MCR).
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and modification of engineering drawings and models.
• Support production by diagnosing and solving materials/process issues.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with suppliers and other disciplines.
• Support operations and service to maintain product through life cycle.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

CAD software

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD/CAE software

MATLAB

PSIM

NX Unigraphics

AutoCAD 2D

Job description

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company, in Northern Kentucky seeks an engineer to develop current and future locomotive designs using CAD/CAE, 3D modeling, and testing. You will coordinate with manufacturing and field service to ensure product performance and reliability while supporting life-cycle improvements.

The role requires strong problem-solving, project management, and collaboration with internal teams and suppliers to deliver manufacturable solutions and cost reductions.