Design Engineer (Configuration)

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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.

Responsibilities:

• Advanced NPI Investigations: Conduct various investigations related to NPI.
• Audits: Participate in machine safety and service audits, virtual builds, and provide Visview support for virtual audits.
• BOM Management: Create and update top-level BOMs, review cost configurations, and ensure compatibility. Provide BOM expertise to various teams.
• Build Support: Develop Visview models, support GC series BOM, participate in design reviews, and manage/release various specifications and charts.
• Issue Management: Detail and release DCA's and manage issue resolution.
• Layout Management: Conduct GM model updates, create Visview layouts, and provide layout support for BIQ.
• Marketing Materials/Pricelist: Support the creation and publication of market-ready geometry and maintain program timelines.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Visview and ProE.
• Strong understanding of BOM management and compatibility.
• Experience in conducting audits and design reviews.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.

• Proven experience in light fabrication design and non-metallic design.
• Strong knowledge of machine integration design, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
• Familiarity with machine architecture (Perf/XE and GC) and performance requirements.
• Experience with VPD analysis, BIQ, APQP, and cost/should cost modeling.
• Ability to travel to machine facilities and supplier sites as needed.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive and results-driven mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Skill Descriptors

Analytical Thinking:

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.
Effective Communications:

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 behaviours.
Managing Multiple Priorities:

Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Technical Excellence:

Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering:

Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized in Creo simulations; ability to produce, analysis, simulate and test product design drafts.
Product Design - MFG:

Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
Product Design and Development:

Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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