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Design Engineering Specialist

Design Engineering Specialist

CompanyCaterpillar Inc.
LocationWest Lafayette, IN, USA
Salary$126000 – $189000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Four year degree in an accredited Engineering, Technology, or Materials Science curriculum is preferred.
  • Knowledge 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.
  • Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
  • Understanding 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.

Responsibilities

  • Leads design, and development for core rotating components such as crankshafts or engine bearings that satisfy customer needs and advance safety, quality, velocity and cost.
  • Acts as the engineering leader on project teams and is tasked to guiding the team in component design, technical project planning, validation, and supplier technical collaboration.
  • Oversees the materials selection, manufacturing process selection, supplier selection and quality, as well reliability and durability of a portfolio of parts within core rotating components.
  • Communicates both formally and informally, engineering recommendations using a clear summary of the data based logic, alternatives considered, and risks based on design.
  • Monitors, explores, and tests new technologies, materials, and components to understand product or process improvement opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with product or component design and development
  • Experience with diesel or natural gas engines, engine systems or applications
  • Strong communication with experience summarizing data for impactful recommendations
  • Demonstrated accountability and success managing multiple priorities
  • Experience with the processes including NPI, CPI, APQP, NSI, and 6Sigma