About Us:

With 2023 sales and revenues of $67.1 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. 

Role Definition
L4 system design responsibility of HRV Large Structures based on L6 (down-selected) system QVC requirements. Active engagement in CPPD (Concurrent Product and Process Development) across multiple L4  and L6 teams. 

Responsibilities

• Ownership of Large Structures design (QVC) for HRV NPI, CPI with acute focus on Design for Manufacturing to improve automation efficiency thru-out the supply chain (BTS , Robot, CNC machining and Paint). Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detailed designs via active CPPD.
• Active participation in Go See Act workshops during PD, Pilot and Pre-Production Large Structures builds. 
• Ownership and accountability to PMO based project plans; communicating status with Team Leader, stakeholders and participating functional areas. Set based design solution recommendations to resolving problems.

Degree Requirement

• A Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Agricultural/Aerospace/Metallurgical Engineering with 10 years or more relevant work experience is required.

Skills / Background / Experience:

• Products and Services: Functional understanding and demonstrated knowledge of key aspects of RI Large Structures designs and services (Aftermarket).
• Technical Excellence: Proficient use of CREO. Functional understanding of Large structures specific print GD& T including fixturing design for finished weldments and right level machining.  Fundamental understanding of structural Weldments design of thick walled Castings, thick plates  (25mm and above), Wear and Abrasive material specs on Work tools. Deep passion and working knowledge of BTS (Laser /Plasma/Gas 1st and 2nd Ops) to maximize Robotic automation of such structural weldments including advanced post weld treatment techniques to manage/optimize structural weight and fuel efficiency. Functional understanding of various application based Static/Dynamic loading of Large structures (EEF, NEEF, Linkages, Buckets, WTs, Bodies and liners, Pins/Bearings/seals and lubricants, etc.) for major RI products.
• Requirements Analysis: Relevant work experience demonstrating L4 design based on L6 down-selected requirements. Knowledge of FEA, working knowledge of manufacturing BTS/robotic/CNC programming methods.
• Influencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organise, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilisation of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.

Employee Benefits:

• Salary – We offer competitive remuneration package, including attractive bonus and share options.
• Parental Leave – Generous parental leave policy and you can choose how you take your leave (full pay or half pay)
• Diversity and Inclusion – At Caterpillar we are committed to diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity and equal outcome.
• Discounts – We have staff discounts across health insurance, shopping, food, health & wellbeing and travel.
• Global Presence – As Caterpillar is a global company, we have many career opportunities across the globe and have training and development opportunities.

Additional Information:
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of this which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers