Nonmetallic Design Engineer
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Caterpillars Building Construction Products division is hiring a Design Engineer in the Global Nonmetallic Engineering this role you will be responsible for nonmetallic design and development technical support across machine platform and system engineering teams for New Product Introduction (NPI) Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) programs. This role will be working closely with internal engineering global strategic procurement teams and external suppliers. You will be part of a global team with partners in the US UK and India.
What You Will Do:
- Lead nonmetallic design and development across machine platform and system engineering teams.
- Collaboration with global engineering regional procurement and external suppliers to ensure seamless machine integration and to manage nonmetallic component development timing validation cost and quality assurance.
- Understand and apply knowledge of nonmetallic manufacturing processes (i.e. injection molding thermoforming rotational molding blow molding compression molding additive manufacturing etc.).
- Actively support a prototype pilot and production builds relating to machine platform and system level nonmetallic components.
- Perform failure analysis identify root causes generate ideas and propose solutions to medium/complex non-metallic failures.
- Apply knowledge of GD&T in engineering drawings & manufacturing processes.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in nonmetallic design and development.
What You Will Have (Basic Qualifications):
- Degree requirement: Bachelors degree or above in an accredited Engineering; Mechanical Materials/Polymer Science Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 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. Strong written and verbal English communication skills. Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.
- Managing Multiple Priorities: 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: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Nonmetallic product development or excellent analytical experience. Ability to gain a mastery of complex engineering and manufacturability concepts.
- 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.
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Knowledge of design for manufacturability guidelines methodologies and use cases; ability to use this knowledge to optimize product designs and manufacturing operations.
- Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Ability to support issue resolution by applying basic engineering knowledge and working with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges.
- Analytical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to approach problems logically analyze data and contribute to the development of practical solutions.
Top Candidates Will Have:
- Experience in nonmetallic/plastic design and development.
- Strong knowledge in nonmetallic/plastic materials processes and/or applications.
- Proficiency with Creo surface modeling and engineering drawings including experience using Teamcenter Engineering to release product designs.
- Strong track record of effective supplier interaction CPPD and project management.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships across a matrix organization.
Additional Info:
- Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
- Travel: This role involves up to 20% travel both domestically and internationally. Depending on project requirements travel to supplier locations as well as other Caterpillar facilities may be necessary.
- Relocation: Domestic relocation will be available to those who qualify.
- ISE: Not available.
- Visa Sponsorship: Not available.
Posting Dates:
October 22 2025 - October 30 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- SOC
- System Design
- GD&T
- CAD
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Perl
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Catia
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
