Location: Mossville, IL (Hybrid)

Duration: Fulltime.

Position's Contributions to Work Group:

• This position requires a high degree of experience and expertise in manufacturing such as tool design, fixture design, and manufacturing technology. The candidate needs to have a good understanding of tool design to combine with process design expertise to provide for improved manufacturability of parts and major components.
• This position will be working with tool design teams in Mexico and India to support factories globally. Provides direction and solve tooling needs and improve production productivity. Works with multiple groups in the development of tool designs to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective solution.

Typical task breakdown:

• This position is actively involved with Caterpillar facilities and suppliers to analyze their current or proposed product/process designs to determine feasibility of using existing tooling or modifying the designs to improve process and/or product. Ensures Engineering, Purchasing and shop personnel both at Caterpillar and suppliers are involved in the approval process so that sound decisions are made which improve manufacturing processes, quality and/or reduce costs. Uses knowledge gained through years of experience to explain to suppliers the tooling, dies, fixtures, etc., needed to improve processes.
• Determines adaptability of existing corporate applications and prepares feasibility studies for new applications. Coordinates various existing systems and operations with new systems and operations to ensure compatibility and directs others to modify systems accordingly to implement total package.
• Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc., in performing assigned duties.

Interaction with team:

• Projects are in a team environment working with team members from the US, India and Mexico.

Work environment:

• Mix of shop and desk work. This role will have multiple projects simultaneously and will need to prioritize their daily work according to the various projects needs.

Education & Experience Required:

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronic or similar major) or 15 years experience in tool and die making

Technical Skills (Required)

• 5 years' experience in Tooling Design
• 5 years' experience with Heavy Fabrication
• Ability to travel internationally 30% of the time
• Experience in Project Management

(Desired)

• Experience in Lifting and Rigging
• Experience in Machine and System Integration
• Hands on Mechanical Aptitude
• GD&T Experience
• 3D Modeling Experience
• Experience with Work Holding equipment
• Experience with PLC Programming, Robotics, Welding and/or Machining

Soft Skills (Required)

• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills

(Desired)

• Spanish or Hindi Language Skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendation to maintenance crew.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools, equipment or software.
• Oversee installation, operation, maintenance and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.

Skills:

• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Displays attributes of a critical thinker and leverages innovative ideas.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Expert ability to make sketches, engineering drawings and common computations.
• Expert ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).