Design 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.

Role Definition

This position need to deliver higher complex projects, Key areas of responsibility encountered in the role of Engineer - Design are: taking care of end to end responsibilities of help design engineers for structural and nonmetallic components design and development to deliver the final product and  address any build issues.  Also work with manufacturing team & suppliers to resolve issues. Also work with different subsystems to accommodate their design deliverables.  Exhibit self-motivation, commitment, excellent communication skills and should be able to work with a wide cross-functional teams.

Required skills:

• Hands on experience in Design and Development of Cab system, Structural and Non Metallics Components.
• Hands on experience with Cab system integration / configuration. 
• Good understanding in APQP, CPPD activities
• Knowledge of Team Center, FEA for Design validation
• Good knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD &T) and Tolerance Stack up analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 6 Sigma Green Belt Certified
•  This job might require around 10% traveling

Qualification :

     A master’s / Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering with 05 -08 years of Experience .

Skill Descriptors

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.

Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.

Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

Posting Dates:

November 10, 2026 - November 17, 2026

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

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