Engineer-Design

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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.

Job Summary:    

As a Design Engineer at Caterpillar, you will play a critical role in developing innovative, high-performance solutions for heavy machinery and equipment. You will be responsible for designing components and systems that meet rigorous engineering standards, customer requirements, and manufacturing capabilities. This role requires strong analytical thinking, proficiency in CAD/CAE tools, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including product development, manufacturing, and quality—to ensure designs are optimized for performance, cost, and reliability. Your contributions will directly impact Caterpillar’s mission to build a better, more sustainable world.

What You Will Do:

• Research new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
• Assist supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.
• Direct the creation and maintenance of engineering drawings.
• Communicate with internal process partner teams and suppliers.
• Participate in and support proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports. 

Education requirement:

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional expertise.

What skills you will have:

Effective Communication:

• Adapt documents and presentations for the intended audience using structured reporting tools and dashboards in Power BI and SharePoint.
• Demonstrate both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position
• Communicate well downward, upward, and outward.
• Employ appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.

Analytical Thinking:

• Ability to interpret engineering data, test results, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting design issues.
• Familiarity with statistical tools and methods (e.g., Six Sigma, FMEA).
• Knowledge in evaluating design trade-offs and making data-driven decisions.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.

Managing Multiple Priorities:

• Proven experience handling multiple design projects or components simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on deadlines, impact, and resource availability.
• Knowledge collaborating across cross-functional teams (e.g., manufacturing, quality, supply chain).
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and timelines.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Experience with the following:
  • Part design control – Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process, engineering drawing standards, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
  • New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) projects
  • Component or materials testing in lab and/or field

Additional Information:    

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Mossville, IL office.

Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require up to 10% travel.

 What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings pla