Design Engineer - Factory Support

Career Area:
Engineering:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.Role DefinitionEngineering support for Large Power Systems Products (Reciprocating Engines & Gensets) Manufacturing to ensure effective Built in Quality and technical issue resolution
Responsibilities

Engineering support for operations team during introduction and regular production of engines and gensets, support resolve issues from shop floor with high velocity

Built in Quality engineering issue resolution and communication, document and review all issues with appropriate issue owners, working with cross functional team to implement design fixes/changes, Work with design control and platform team to resolve / approve any required deviations and PCNs

working closely with other engine / genset design team members and other component teams, as well as validation engineers to determine component and pack configuration, design, detailing and problem resolution

Participate in the design processes in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability

Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.

Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports

Understanding and adhering to project schedule

Support CQMS, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 documentation and audits, support and work in non-normal business hours as needed to work with global team

Requires a degree in an accredited Mechanical / Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent, experience working in Power Systems (Reciprocating Engines / Genset) Product Development / Factory Support

Requires Proficiency with ProE, TeamCenter, and other design / BOM management tools, knowledge of New Product
Introduction and Current product issue resolution processes

Requires Proficient communication skills

Degree RequirementDegree requiredSkill DescriptorsAnalytical ThinkingKnowledge 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.Level Working KnowledgeApproaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance. Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions. Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns. Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand. Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.Effective CommunicationsUnderstanding 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.Level Working KnowledgeDelivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient. Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness. Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.Managing Multiple PrioritiesKnowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.Level Working KnowledgeRecognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management. Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals. Completes current work according to assigned priorities. Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work. Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.Technical ExcellenceKnowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.Level Working KnowledgeProvides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues. Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components. Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services. Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence. Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.Computer-Aided Design & EngineeringKnowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.Level Working KnowledgeGenerates specifications for parts or components with CAD software. Reuses design components via reusable libraries following standard procedures. Uses CAD to perform basic drafting such as wire frames, solid objects and array of objects. Performs routine changes to computerized schematics or drawings. Creates views of objects in 2 and 3 dimensions; creates perspective drawings and orthogonal views.Product Design - MFGKnowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.Level Working KnowledgeParticipates in the conception process of a manufacturing product vision. Collects and analyzes customer and market requirements, and generates reports. Utilizes design methods to implement the construction of a new design model. Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product. Assists in the testing and refinement of a new product design.Product Design and DevelopmentKnowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.Level Working KnowledgeBuilds three-dimensional models with basic materials. Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design. Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use. Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product. Assists in building a complex prototype of product.This is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.