Senior Design Engineer

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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.

Design Engineer

Mossville, IL

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure.  Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs.  Join us.

Job Summary:

The Large Power System Division is currently seeking a Design Engineer who will design, develop, build, and implement new products, components, or technologies. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Large Power Systems Division's Integrated Drivetrain Friction, Clutch, and Brake Systems team as a Senior Design Engineer in Mossville, IL.

What you will do:  

• Provide design and project leadership for clutch and brake systems and components in areas including product and process design and development.
• Work closely with Transmission and Axle platform teams to develop wet clutch and wet and dry brake component and system specifications and product offerings which differentiate Caterpillar Drivetrain products.
• Ensure product performance and quality for components including: wet and dry friction, reaction plates, rotating seals, springs, and thrust washers.
• Document and communicate requirements and results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units.
• Contribute to the design, development, and validation of new Drivetrain transmissions, brakes, and controls systems.
• Support global teams and resources to collaborate on design, manufacturing, and sourcing efforts.
• Provide technical support for New Technology Introduction (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), and Aftermarket projects.
• Lead matters regarding Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) and Rapid Root Cause and Corrective Actions.
• Identify innovation and development opportunities and develop proposals for strategic technology project funding.
• Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.
• Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.
• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components.
• Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.

Skills you will have:

• Effective Communications: Working knowledge 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.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Working 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: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
• Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
• Product Design and De