Associate Design Engineer

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Role Definition
Engineering support for Large Power Systems Products (Reciprocating Engines & Gensets) Manufacturing towards effective Built in Quality and issue resolution

Responsibilities

• Design support for operations team during introduction and regular production of engines and gensets support resolve issues from shop floor with high velocity
• Built in Quality engineering issue resolution and communication document and review all issues with appropriate issue owners working with cross functional team to implement design fixes/changes Work with design control and platform team to resolve / approve any required deviations and PCNs
• working closely with other engine / genset design team members and other component teams as well as validation engineers to determine component and pack configuration design detailing and problem resolution
• Participate in the design processes in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance durability quality and serviceability
• Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.
• Understanding and adhering to project schedule
• Support CQMS ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 documentation and audits support and work in non-normal business hours as needed to work with global team
• Requires a degree in an accredited Mechanical / Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience working in Power Systems (Reciprocating Engines / Genset) Product Development / Factory Support
• Requires Proficiency with ProE TeamCenter and other design / BOM management tools knowledge of New Product Introduction and Current product issue resolution processes
• Requires Proficient communication skills

Degree Requirement
Degree required

Skill Descriptors
Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools techniques and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion goal or judgment.
Level Basic Understanding:
Describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools.
Documents basic data-gathering methodologies.
Identifies the purposes of data gathering and analysis.
Identifies key objectives in gathering and analyzing data.

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Basic Understanding:
Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Basic Understanding:
Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.
Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.

Effective Communications: Understanding 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.
Level Working Knowledge:
Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.
Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.
Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Basic Understanding:
Uses a structured approach in analyzing and resolving technical problems.
Seeks opportunities for continual learning to maintain technical competence in pursuit of technical excellence.
Provides examples or case studies demonstrating technical excellence in actual business scenarios.
Pursues prepares for and assumes new technical assignments and challenges.

3D Software: Knowledge of the types features and tools of 3D software; ability to use implement test and upgrade the software package in the process of 3D models production.
Level Working Knowledge:
Assists in designing 3D models using appropriate software.
Helps others to install and maintain 3D modeling and rendering software.
Discusses the pros and cons of competitive 3D software from a business perspective.
Works with the standard features and facilities of 3D software.
Asks industry experts about the usage and functionality of a particular 3D rendering software.

Product Testing: Knowledge of product testing approaches techniques and tools; ability to design plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure product quality at all stages of manufacturing.
Level Basic Understanding:
Describes key features and aspects of a specific testing discipline or methodology.
Describes common errors that are uncovered by product testing.
Cites examples of testing tools and practices currently in use.
Names key documentation (paper audio video) required during the testing process.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches tools and techniques; ability to anticipate detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product development environment.
Level Basic Understanding:
Explains where to locate basic help facilities and troubleshooting guides.
Discusses basic concepts behind a systematic approach to solving technical problems.
Identifies available resources and support systems for troubleshooting.
Describes problem identification reporting and escalation procedures.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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