Senior Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

The TPE Product Quality Engineer provides our manufacturing and supply chain partners with technical engineering support related to Solar’s gas turbine components and assemblies. TPE engineering accountabilities are defined by part family and engineers are expected to support all model lines with respect to their accountable part family. The TPE Product Quality Engineer primary roles are:* Be a first responder to all operations support (TMO & GSC) demand.

This position requires collaborative identification of repeat non-conformances with internal customers in both Operations and Supply Chain. The individual is responsible for executing projects to reduce hidden cost of poor quality through structured approach such as Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. Product Quality Engineers are expected to work closely with their TPE Producibility counterparts to promote full understanding of process improvement opportunities and challenges impacting their respective part family. Ability to be proactive and work in fast-paced Manufacturing environment is mandatory. Some travel may be required. What You Need To Have

Educational Background:* A Bachelors or Science degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or closely related degree with three or more years of design/engineering-related experience is required.

Effective Communications:* Must be a proactive self-starter with strong communication skills who gets along well with others and demonstrates a high sense of urgency when needed.

Managing Multiple Priorities:* This position also requires multi-tasking skills balanced with the ability to pay attention to detail.

Technical Excellence:* This individual should possess a fundamental knowledge of design practices, quality management systems, and manufacturing processes.

Top Candidates Will Have: Communication skills:* Excellent written and verbal communication

Technical Excellence:* Fundamental knowledge of gas turbine theory

Proactiveness:* Candidate should be capable of working effectively under their own initiative, with minimum direction, as well as part of a team.

About Caterpillar

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$108,834.00 - $163,252.00

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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