Drivetrain Component Senior Design Engineer – Casting/structure

Senior Design Engineer

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As a Senior Design Engineer, you are responsible for delivering casting and structure component solution for torque converter, transmission, axle to support NPI, cost reduction, etc. This includes but is not limited to leading component engineers to deliver component design and development solution, exploring innovative solutions suitable for specific product requirements and supply base. You will broadly work with cross-functional teams, including Drivetrain system engineering team, NPI team, purchasing team, receiving facility quality team, supply chain team, supplier, etc. to ensure goals are achieved.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead Construction Industry related component projects, including but not limited to leading component engineers to deliver components solution to satisfy system and machine team expectation, playing a major role in interfacing with internal client and business partner, timely gathering and responding to client feedback, guiding component engineers focus and prioritize towards meeting client's business need, managing project budget
• Explore and apply new technology, design new component, improve manufacturing processes, document and promote team best practice, etc. Demonstrate strong customer focus to meet customer needs from PQVC
• Lead casting and structure component design, including but not limited to collecting VOC, discussing and aligning requirements, 3D modeling, structure FEA analysis, design verification, 2D drawing, field follow, tear down, OMSA, failure analysis, etc.
• Lead casting and structure component development, including but not limited to working with purchasing on quote and review, comprehensively assessing the supply base and proposing supplier, APQP, proceeding Gateway review for sourcing decision, leading the development and validation, reviewing PPAP, etc.
• Provide engineering support to drivetrain casting & structure component resourcing and development
• Closely work with global cross-functional team, including but not limited to Drivetrain system engineering team, NPI team, global engineering experts, purchasing team, receiving facility quality team, receiving facility manufacturing team, supply chain team, supplier, etc. to deliver qualified drivetrain components for the broad machine products
• The job involves global team night meeting and 10%-25% travel based on project need

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master in Mechanical Engineering/Material Processing Engineering or related engineering major
• 8 years + working experience on mechanical design and casting/forging part development
• Familiar with mechanical component design, such as FMEA, 3D modeling, structure FEA analysis, design verification, 2D drawing, OMSA, failure analysis, etc.
• Good project management and risk management skill
• Creative, strong intellectual curiosity, keep interest in continuous learn & improve, take challenge
• Strong initiative and proactively planning
• Strong presentation skill
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Good interpersonal communication and collaboration skill
• Good Cero or similar CAD software experiences

Desired Qualifications:

• Casting & Structure design background in construction/mining/energy/transportation machinery
• Drivetrain system and related components design and manufacturing experiences, especially for casting and structure component
• Good knowledge of drivetrain system include torque converter, transmission and axle, etc.
• Good manufacturing knowledge and experience on foundry, forging, HT, machining, inspection

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.