Design Mechanical Engineer

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, youre 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 dont 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.

Job Purpose

The design Engineer is responsible for creating new designs and resolves issues regarding the manufacturing or building sequences of reciprocating engines. Ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.

This role involves close collaboration with all functional areas, (marketing, purchasing, manufacturing) to provide a design solution that meets the requirements of the customer and dealer network.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating new designs and resolving issues regarding the manufacturing or building sequences. Ensuring design acceptance and manufacturing readiness.
• Participating in the adoption of new design to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Collaborating with all functional areas, (marketing, purchasing, manufacturing) to provide a design solution that meets the requirements of the customer and dealer network.
• Communicate and present effectively in design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and policies.
• Develop product-testing procedures; participates in selecting testing environment and tools.
• Assist in problem resolution, drafting and writing specifications for engineering practices.
  
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree or 5 years equivalent experience in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in component design and machining.
• Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and global collaboration.
  
  

Top Candidates Will Have

• 8+ years of experience in engineering.
• Polished presentation skills to director level audience.
• Experience in reciprocating engine component design.
  
  

Additional Info

• Office Model: This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the 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.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates

September 4, 2025 - September 10, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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