2027 Entry Level Suppler Technical Engineer

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2027Entry Level Suppler Technical Engineer

Under close supervision the supplier technical engineerparticipatesin engineering activities learning Solar methods and procedures for design research development test and installation of Solar turbomachinery products. The supplier technical engineer completes assignments underdirectionof more experienced engineers. Work is normally performed according to specific detailed instructions with latitude to act independently increasing with the individuals professional development.

Graduate engineers can be assigned various rotations through the above activities spending 2 - 6 months in departments within turbomachinery engineering.

This supplier technical engineering (STE) role supports the DeSoto Texas turbine overhaul activities:

• Supplier Technical Engineers have technical accountability for ensuring that parts produced by suppliers meet Solars requirements.

• They communicate technical requirements with suppliers perform engineering specification review provide Configuration Management input manage Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP) setups tooling management and follow up on any technical production support needs at the supplier.

• Collaborates with Sourcing Specialist Buyer Supply Chain Coordinator other Solar Engineering Subject Matter Expert and Supplier to improve supplier cost quality and throughput.

• Able to understand supplier technical issues and provide ideas and solutions to resolve complex and challenging problems.

• Provide technical direction/collaboration on remanufactured turbomachinery components with Aftermarket Design Engineering for reparability considerations.

• Evaluate suppliers for a wide range of (re)manufacturing capabilities (welding brazing coating etc.) provide technical support in the supplierselectionand development processes.

• Provides leadership in the resolution of quality problems associated with the purchased/subcontracted materials including containment continued production support and Root Cause and Corrective Action investigation.

• Develops andmaintainsthorough knowledge of technological developments and trends for guidance of commodity teams in advancements of design quality and (re)manufacturing.

• Coordinates with engineering personnel on mattersregardingConcurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI).

• Participate in design and process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Works with Design Engineering to Disposition Reject Notices (RNs) and RTAs (Request for Technical Authorization) Leads the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and develops the FAPITP (First Article Production Inspection Test Plan) with initial input from Design/Repair Development Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have Engineering degree (preferred degreesinclude:mechanicalindustrialor manufacturing)

• 0-3 years of technical experience

• Must be willing to travel 25% (Ability to travel internationally)

• Minimum of a2.8overall GPA on a 4.0 scale

• Willing torelocate/be in DeSoto TX

• Must support in-office work (Onsite)

• Engineering practices & process planning (interpretation of drawings tooling concepts NDT Functional Test etc.)

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills ability to use and communicate statistical andproblem solvingtools

• Project Management skills

• Corrective action and root cause analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internships/coops/academic research/project work in manufacturing design process engineering

• Turbomachinery experience - design / manufacturing / hands-on / field experience

• Understanding ofmanufacturing processes used to produce components and assemblies (turning milling etc.) and knowledge of shop operations and maintenance procedures.

• Understanding ofLean Manufacturing principles.

• Design Engineering skills (including mechanical design experience GD&T and the use of Pro-E/CADD).

• Technical product knowledge (including metallurgy coatings).

Summary Pay Range:

$92500 to $118000.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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