Component Design Engineer – Large Engine
Core
Design and validate core components for diesel, natural gas, and alternative fuel reciprocating engines, specifically focusing on the valvetrain system for large engines.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (large engine valvetrain)
Builds
Core engine components and sub-processes for heavy-duty reciprocating engines
Domain
Heavy equipment manufacturing / Internal combustion engines
Required skills
Mechanical design, 3D modeling, FMEA, NPI processes, supplier collaboration, numerical simulation, product validation, cost analysis, reliability engineering
Preferred skills
Heavy duty reciprocating engine design, mining truck/marine/locomotive engine experience, APQP, CPPD, process improvement
Technologies
3D modeling software, Caterpillar Engineering systems, numerical simulation tools
Responsibilities
Design core engine components as part of a global valvetrain team, conduct FMEAs and formulate validation plans, evaluate new products and supplier change requests, lead supplier collaboration for continuous product development, communicate results to customers and suppliers, manage multiple critical projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC