Senior NPI Mechanical 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.

Solar Turbines is looking for a motivated team member to work on New Product Introduction (NPI) using the agile development process. The Senior NPI Mechanical Engineer is responsible for driving the development and delivery of new turbomachinery products from concept through beneficial use. This role is responsible for mechanical design efforts evaluates and refines design solutions and ensures they are safe high-quality and cost-effective. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills hands-on engineering expertise and close collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Owners Scrum Masters and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable design requirements and engineering solutions
• Develop innovative design concepts perform trade studies and execute detailed mechanical design (3D modeling and drawings) to deliver optimized solutions
• Create and maintain BOMs and product documentation to support accurate manufacturing and product traceability
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to ensure manufacturability quality and successful procurement fabrication and first-article builds
• Investigate field issues conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement through corrective actions design reviews and technical presentations
• Optimize subsequent designs for manufacturability durability quality and cost

What You Need To Have:

Educational Background:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Technical Excellence:

• 5 years of engineering experience
• Strong foundation in structural mechanics and mechanical design principles
• Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g. Creo) and PLM systems (e.g. Windchill)
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and GD&T

Top Candidates Will Have:

Educational Background:

• Masters in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Technical Excellence:

• Experience with gas turbine systems and their operation
• Experience with Ansys SpaceClaim and configurable/linked data structures
• Practical understanding of solid and fluid mechanics.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes

This position requires a 5-days in office schedule.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

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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