Career Area Engineering 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 Design Engineer Job Code K125 Role Definition Designs develops builds and implements new components products or technologies for Manual and automatic Transmission s and its subsystem components for application of small wheel Loader Telehandler and Backhoe Loader Responsibilities Assist and drive initiatives to improve for Cost Quality and Velocity for current transmission product First level point of contact for different Engineering activities Organizing coordinating and executing the building testing and analysis of prototypes Preparing DFMEA DVPR Tolerance stack-up for product and its subsystems Preparing and presenting topics in design review for CFT approvals Analyse root cause for field failure issues and provide corrective actions Researching new materials and competitive products by using benchmarking and reverse engineering approaches Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents Participating in buy-build analysis for product components Participating in and supporting proposal preparation cost estimates and technical reports Degree Requirement Degree required - Mechanical Engineering Skill Descriptors Computer-Aided Design Engineering Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs ability to produce analyse simulate and test product design drafts Level Working Knowledge Generates specifications for parts with CAD software e g Creo and handle it in Teamcenter database Reuses design components via reusable libraries following standard procedures Uses CAD to perform basic drafting such as transmission components solid objects and array of objects Performs packaging analysis and conclude the space requirement Knowledge of different manufacturing process e g Forging Casting Machining Heat treatment and Gear Manufacturing Good to have knowledge about Spline strength prediction and Basic FEA Analytical Thinking Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis ability to determine the root cause of product design quality problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems Level Working Knowledge Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions Uses flow charts Pareto charts fish diagrams etc to disclose meaningful data patterns Identifies the major forces events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions 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 behaviours Level Working Knowledge Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviours 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 group Relocation is available for this position Posting Dates September 27 2025 - October 2 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Chance Employer Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply Join our Talent Community

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