Engineering Specialist – Design

When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a global team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact. We are the makers, problem solvers and builders of a stronger, more sustainable future. This role is an opportunity to shape the world by driving quality excellence for our Rigid Frame Truck (RFT) Heavy Structures.

• Lead collaboration with Purchase Finished (PF) suppliers to proactively improve fabrication performance using advanced design and analysis tools such as Welding Digital Thread (WDT), welding distortion analysis, and casting solidification analysis.
• Resolve PF component challenges and critical internal factory issues by managing quality gates and implementing improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process conformance and Built‑In Quality (BIQ) performance for RFT Heavy Structures.
• Expand adoption of WDT and Digital Weld Instructions across the supply base.
• Travel to supplier sites, manufacturing facilities, and customer locations, both domestically and internationally.
• Prioritize workload and create delegation plans to improve time, cost, and quality metrics.
• Communicate progress and results to internal partners, suppliers, team members, and the broader functional community.
• Balance time across New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), maintenance, process improvement, and personal development.
• Participate in team design reviews and share deep technical expertise while mentoring others.

Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited Engineering program.

• Experience collaborating with Caterpillar manufacturers or suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability.
• Demonstrated execution of APQP from start to finish.
• Deep understanding of End-to-End Built‑In Quality (E2E BIQ) processes.
• Proficiency in designing fabricated structures.
• Ability to engage subject matter experts to resolve technical issues.
• Experience with Caterpillar processes such as NPI and CPI.

• Effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and achieve organizational goals.
• Balance competing demands and manage time efficiently.
• Adapt to changing priorities while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Experience with collaboration tools and processes such as APQP and CPPD.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate with international teams across multiple time zones.

• Previous supply chain experience.
• Proficiency in CREO or other CAD tools.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
• Experience with Rigid Frame Trucks.
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar components and systems.
• Experience developing PowerBI dashboards.
• Experience executing all phases of a new product development program.
• Proven leadership ability to direct the work of others to achieve design objectives.
• Hands‑on experience in machinery, heavy equipment, or manufacturing environments.

• Primary work location:
  Tucson, AZ or Decatur, IL (on‑site full time at a Caterpillar facility).
• Domestic relocation assistance:
  Available.
• Travel requirements:
  Up to 20%.
• Sponsorship:
  Visa sponsorship, international assignments, and payroll transfers are not available.
• Posting date: 6/22/2026 – 7/6/2026.
• Summary pay range: $ – $.

• 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.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.