Senior Associate Engineer

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

About the Role

We are seeking a Design Engineer to lead the design, development, release, and lifecycle support of COCOE components, including Film GP, Paint GP, Label GP, Shipping Covers, Plug GP, Cover GP, EAC-related components, and associated engineering documentation. The role supports NPI, CPI, and current product initiatives while driving quality, cost, manufacturability, and execution excellence.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop and release COCOE component designs using Creo and Teamcenter.

· Support NPI, CPI, NSI, and current product engineering activities.

· Execute design reviews, engineering changes, and PMO milestones.

· Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, quality, procurement, and validation teams.

· Resolve field, factory, and supplier issues through root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

· Drive continuous improvement, localization, cost reduction, and first time right releases.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

· Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

· Experience in product design and development.

· Proficiency in Creo, Teamcenter, and GD&T.

· Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with Ansys, FMEA, and NPI execution.

· Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supplier collaboration.

· Experience supporting current product and engineering change activitiesNo Additional Job Description Provided

Nice to have - experience with heat shields or wraps

Additional information: This job requires 5 working days from office

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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