Principal NPI Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

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.

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.

• 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
• Perform engineering analyses (structural, torsional, lifting, and CFD) to validate designs and ensure performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• 10+ 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)
• Experience with engineering analysis tools (FEA and/or CFD)
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards and GD&T
• Familiarity with Agile development processes
• Experience performing stress, torsional, or lifting analyses

• Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• Experience with gas turbine systems and their operation
• Advanced proficiency with analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, RISA, STAR-CCM+)
• Experience with Ansys Space Claim and configurable/linked data structures
• Knowledge of the Agile/Scrum
  -Process

Partial relocation assistance may be offered.

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s 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, we’ve 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.

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