Senior Engineer-Design

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Job Description:

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Job Title: Senior Design Engineer

Salary Grade: 57000 - 76000 (depending on experience)

Location: Peterborough

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave 8 Bank Holidays

• Up to 12% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.

Additional Information:

24 months contract

This role requires a 5 day in the office model. Ad-hoc flexibility is accommodated aligned with Business needs.

About IPSD

Caterpillars Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine Petroleum Industrial Applications Electric Generators and Locomotives. Caterpillars company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

• We are currently seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the Component Engineering Base Engine Team as we approach a period of significant investment to bring new products to the market. This role will be focused on design solutions to address challenging requirements from projects within New Product Introduction. The successful candidate will serve as an experienced contributor on assignments that are complex in nature working with individuals and teams across global Manufacturing sites suppliers and customers.

• The successful candidate will serve as an experienced contributor on assignments that are complex in nature working with individuals and teams across global Manufacturing sites suppliers and customers.

What You Will Do:

As a Senior Design Engineer in the team you will be expected to have strong relevant design experience knowledge of IC engines and be able to lead plan and execute challenging tasks and projects. Tasks will include:

• Design of Cylinder Heads and Cylinder Blocks for use in diesel and alternative fuel scenarios. This will include the layout architecture of these components with interacting systems leading to the fully detailed modelling of these components being ready for a cost effective production ready design

• Working in a multi-disciplined global team to ensure solutions meet customer durability and functional requirements

• Developing strong relationships with suppliers

• Planning and managing project and sub-project deliverables ability to lead

• Conducting risk assessment through effective FMEA generation on components and systems to identify and address design risks and determine validation needs.

• Generate and conduct design reviews to gain wider approval

• Maintain communication to peers team leader and stakeholders with progress against planned activities

• Development of drawings to Caterpillar standards and other technical data to support the release of parts for prototype and volume production.

• Work with suppliers using APQP methodology and tools

What You Have:

Skill Descriptors:

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce analyze simulate and test product design drafts.

• Expert level of expertise in complex CAD geometry including surface modelling related to major castings specifically cylinder heads and blocks using CREO10

• A sound understanding of the requirements of systems that interact with these components such as Rotating Systems Valvetrain Lubrication Breather and Cooling systems Bolted joint and sealing experience

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.

• Strong understanding of casting and machining processes related to casting of complex cast iron components

• Strong technical background (HNC or technical degree preferred in mechanical or automotive engineering) though other qualifications or experience are equally valued

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Good understanding of Component Manufacturing principles & processes

• Good understanding of Manufacturing Assembly principles

• Design knowledge of engine & mechanical components and systems

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.

• Self-motivation and an ability to manage and deliver tasks to meet established commitments.

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.

• Excellent communications skills & Teamwork

• To collaborate & manage interactions on behalf of Caterpillar with external suppliers to develop design solutions.

Desirable requirements

• Knowledge and usage of Team Centre or similar data management software

• Experience of running and participating in FMEA

• Experience in component and engine validation & verification

• Experience gained in the off-highway diesel or machine sector

• Experience with alternative fuels and spark ignited engines

• Familiarity with the APQP methodology

What You Will Get

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. You will benefit from a very competitive compensation and benefits package career development and training opportunities from a globally-renowned company which is driven by its core values of Integrity Excellence Teamwork Commitment and Sustainability.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

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

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