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CaterpillarPosted 3 weeks ago

Senior Engineer – Core Engine Component Engineering

On-siteBengaluru, Karnataka, India or Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Full TimeSenior LevelEnterprise

Job Summary

Lead design, development, and validation of core engine components and systems for New Source Introduction, Continuous Product Improvement, and New Product Introduction projects. Manage multiple projects from concept to production while collaborating with global teams, cross-functional groups, and strategic suppliers to optimize manufacturing footprint and achieve quality, delivery, and financial objectives. Execute maintenance activities including factory and customer problem resolution, cost reduction, and robustness improvement initiatives. Provide technical support to Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing Engineers during component development and lead failure issue resolution to identify root causes and ensure rapid response. Participate in reviews to present design and program status to key stakeholders and senior leadership. Work a 5-day office schedule with approximately 15%–20% travel to supplier and manufacturing facilities.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 10+ years of relevant work experience progressively responsible job-related experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of component design or validation experience
  • Good functional knowledge on Core Engine Components system & subsystems
  • Previous working knowledge of NSI, NPI and CPI process
  • Strong interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, and demonstrated excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot component failures while under tight timeline and customer pressures
  • Self-starter with good multitasking skills to optimize and deliver desired results under challenging requirements of quality, cost (development and product), and timelines
  • Program/project management and strong organizational skills
  • Travel of approximately 15%–20% of time to supplier and manufacturing facilities
  • Work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience in working with global teams
  • Pro-E , NX IDEAS and Cat Engineering Standards experience

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