Structures Design Engineer
Caterpillar

Career Area:
Engineering
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.

Job Summary:

This position will support the Off-Highway Truck Structures team, focusing on continuous product improvement, improvement to design for manufacturability, potential cost reduction updates and current production in Decatur, IL and Thiruvallur, India. The position will also have the opportunity to be exposed to, and support, new product introduction designs.

What you will have:

• Proficiency with 3D modeling software (Creo preferred, Solidworks or equivalent acceptable).
• Previous experience designing welded & machined heavy structures and castings development.
• Executed all phases of several Continuous Project Improvement (CPI) projects.
• Experience collaborating with Suppliers (internal or external) to optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Experience operations and manufacturing processes such as: welding, machining, forging and foundry.

Degree Requirement:

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering degree (or international equivalent) in an accredited Engineering, or Materials Science curriculum and experience in design, testing and/or manufacturing engineering.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Hands-on experience in mining or construction machinery equipment
• Personal experience manufacturing knowledge on welded heavy fabrications, machining, and castings.
• Experience with supplier collaboration and APQP execution

What Skills you will have:

Analytical Thinking:
• Approaches 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 Communications:
• Delivers 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 Priorities:
• Recognizes 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.

Product Design - MFG:
• Participates 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.

Additional Information about this posting:

The primary job location for this position is Decatur IL or Tucson AZ

Domestic relocation assistance is available

This position may require up to 10% travel

Permanent residency sponsorship is not available for this position

Summary Pay Range:
$87,480.00 - $131,280.00
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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

Posting Dates:
January 8, 2025 - January 21, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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