Caterpillar, Inc

Senior NPI Mechanical Design Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$112K — $169K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience designing complex mechanical systems
  • Proficient in 3D modeling (Ansys SpaceClaim and/or Creo) and configuration management
  • Ability to solve complex technical problems independently
  • Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Familiarity with turbomachinery or related industrial equipment preferred

Responsibilities

  • Partner with teams to translate business requirements into engineering solutions
  • Develop mechanical designs that meet performance and safety standards
  • Create and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, and BOMs
  • Promote safe design practices throughout the development process
  • Collaborate with teams to resolve technical issues
  • Evaluate design options based on various performance metrics
  • Support risk management throughout the product lifecycle

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off (including vacation and holidays)
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Parental and adoption leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

The Platforms, Technologies, and NPI group is at the forefront of developing innovative, next-generation turbomachinery products and technologies. We are seeking a highly capable and technically proficient Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join an agile development team focused on delivering high-impact solutions.

In this role, you will apply mechanical engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges and support product development from concept through implementation. You will work closely with Field Service, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business Development, and other engineering organizations to develop practical, high-quality solutions with safety as a foundational consideration throughout the product lifecycle.

As a member of a small, high-performing team, you will be expected to proactively identify and address gaps that impact project success, taking ownership of challenges wherever needed to help the team achieve its objectives.  This may include support of system integration activities, installation requirements, interface definition, and cross-functional coordination. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and development teams to translate customer, business, and product requirements into actionable engineering solutions.

  • Develop creative mechanical design solutions that meet performance, reliability, safety, and manufacturability requirements.

  • Develop and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and product documentation.

  • Champion safe design practices by considering the safety of manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance personnel throughout the product development process.

  • Work with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of technical issues and implement effective solutions.

  • Evaluate design alternatives and technical tradeoffs related to performance, cost, reliability, manufacturability, and risk.

  • Support technical risk identification and mitigation throughout the product development lifecycle.

  • Mentor less experienced engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

  • Demonstrate flexibility and ownership by taking on new challenges and acquiring cross-functional skills to enhance team capabilities.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.

  • Demonstrated experience in the design and development of complex mechanical systems and engineered products.

  • Proficiency in 3D modeling (Ansys SpaceClaim and/or Creo), engineering drawings, BOM development (Windchill, Linked Data), and configuration management.

  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems with limited supervision and exercise sound engineering judgment.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Experience with turbomachinery, rotating equipment, gas turbine systems, or related industrial equipment preferred.

Top Candidates will also have

  • Experience developing and reviewing mechanical installation drawings and/or hydro-mechanical drawings

  • Experience working in Agile development environments and Scrum teams, with a demonstrated ability to proactively identify and address gaps to support team success.


 

Summary Pay Range:

$112,704.00 - $169,056.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week. 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

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About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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