Component Design Engineer - Large Engine
Core
Design and validate core components for diesel, natural gas, and alternative fuel reciprocating engines, including valvetrain, rotating components, heads, blocks, and housings.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (large engine)
Builds
Core engine components and sub-processes for heavy-duty applications
Domain
Heavy equipment / Internal combustion engines
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Mechanical design, Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), New Product Implementation (NPI), supplier collaboration, 3D modeling, numerical simulation interpretation, APQP, CPPD
Preferred skills
Heavy duty reciprocating engine design experience, mining truck/marine engine/locomotive knowledge, leadership of small teams, project prioritization
Technologies
3D modeling software, Caterpillar Engineering systems
Responsibilities
Lead global team in design of core engine components; Design and promote new components and sub processes; Conduct technical evaluation of product design, reliability, durability, and cost; Apply NPI processes to conduct FMEAs and formulate validation plans; Evaluate new products, processes, or systems including supplier change requests; Complete projects on time and at cost supporting NTI, NPI, CPI, and NSI programs; Lead supplier collaboration and Continuous Product & Process Development (CPPD)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities