Engineer-Design (Core Components)

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Job Title: Engineer – Design (Core Components)

Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• In this role, you will collaborate closely with Senior Engineers and Engineering Specialists to execute the design and development of core engine components, including rotating components, structures & cylinder packs and Lube / Cooling system components. Flexibility to work on multiple components is essential.  
• Work with customers, Process partners, Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to understand and document the requirements.
• Handle both new product introduction (NPI) and current product improvement (CPI) projects, implementing engineering solutions independently.
• Independently manage engineering activities from concept to production in component/system development projects.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, purchasing during part development.
• Manage multiple projects and communicate results (Achievement towards cost / quality / timeline targets) to customers, suppliers, team members and other cross functional teams as required in various forums.
• Perform design calculations, initiate ideas, support design failure model and effect analysis (DFMEA) and develop validation plan.
• Create and manage project plan.

Education Requirement:

• BE Mechanical engineering with 8 or more years of relevant experience in engine industry (or)
• ME / MTech Mechanical engineering (specialization in IC engines / Engineering Design / Thermal engineering) with 6 or more years of relevant experience in engine industry (ideal candidate).

Skill Sets / Competencies (Must have):

• Strong Product knowledge of Core engine systems.
• Product knowledge of core engine components like 5C components, Bearings, Dampers, Gears, Major forgings and castings.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (from Concept to Production) and expertise in Value analysis / Value engineering techniques.
• Capability to design components that meet reliability & durability requirements and with manufacturing feasibility.
• Knowledge of applicable simulation tools like Stress Analysis, Thermo Mechanical Fatigue (TMF) or Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) etc.
• Ability to apply GD&T to meet functional requirements.
• Knowledge on Data extraction, regression analysis and problem solving.
• Excellent Project Management, verbal / written communication and interpersonal skills.

TOP CANDIDATES will have:

• Advanced degree from a reputed institution.
• Over 5 years of experience in Core engine component design and development, collaborating with global and regional teams.
• Experience in working with regional suppliers for core engine component development.
• Good knowledge of cross functional roles in domains such as Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, related to engines.

Skill Descriptors

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.

 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials.
•    Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.
•    Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.
•    Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.
•    Assists in building a complex prototype of product.

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

 Level Working Knowledge: 
•    Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
•    Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
•    Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.
•    Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
•    Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

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.

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 Extensive Experience: 
•    Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
•    Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
•    Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
•    Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
•    Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
•    Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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