Job Description Responsibilities:
This position is in Caterpillar R&D Center (China), Wuxi, China, as a senior engineer/technical expert of a Light Fabrications system for heavy construction or mining machines, including wheel loaders, motor graders, track-type-tractor, and other Caterpillar products manufactured in China.
The incumbent will provide program leadership and technical expertise for the concept, design and development of components/subsystems, including fuel tanks, fenders, beam assemblies, hood and engine side enclosures, enclosures, grill doors and misc. fabrications.
The incumbent will utilize the methodology of 6 Sigma and project management to manage a high volume of NPI, CPI, and maintenance activity on past, current and future product generations.
The incumbent is accountable for meeting time, cost and quality target of the design that he/she is responsible for.
These tasks includes (not limited to) follows aspects:
Create and maintain system level functional and technical specifications and cost targets.
Communicate system performance requirements to component and system design personnel within Caterpillar, with suppliers and with technical support agencies.
Set validation criteria.
Define and oversee test/validation plans.
Provide technical expertise toward the resolution of shop and field problems.
Create and maintain project management / resource management plans utilizing sound project management principles.
Coach and lead junior engineers.
Required Skills Qualifications:
A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is required. Machine or system design or development experience in combination with strong technical, and communication skills are required.
The candidate must interact effectively with coworkers and others, and be capable of leading project teams comprised of individuals with diverse backgrounds.
7 or more years experience in light structure design role.
Machine knowledge.
Familiar with Pro/Mechanica or similar structural analysis software.
Structural analysis and/or product development.