Senior Engineer - Marine Cooling Design

at Caterpillar, Inc. in CHILLICOTHE, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Responsible for design of marine engine cooling components and is highly technical in nature. Accountable for the design/ development of marine aftercoolers, coolant/ sea water pumps, heat exchangers, fuel coolers, shunt tanks on marine diesel engines in lead role to support of NTI, NPI, CPI projects. Involve mentoring and supporting the new engineers in marine component development and resolution of key issues as a subject matter expert. Work closely with Engine product groups/ technical leads to understand technical and application requirements for engine programs. Close collaboration with key strategic suppliers is necessary to ensure the most effective design and development processes in support of our IPSD and LPSD engine businesses. Various groups, such as global purchasing, internal performance and structural simulation teams are strong process partners of this role. Clear and consistent communications and solid technical aptitude in marine engine cooling are essential in this position for effective collaboration with diverse teams. Maintain robust design component guides and validation processes. Lead failure issue resolution on marine cooling components. Develop robust innovative technologies for marine components in support for future programs. Facilitate thorough Design FMEA’S and component DVP&R’s. Coordinate validation testing and simulation activities (FEA/CFD). Maintain component project plans as part of traditional product development cycles. Participate and present program status of the design to Key stake holders / Platform teams. Manage APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and CPPD (Concurrent Product and Process Development) to ensure components are developed to meet time, cost, and quality requirements within budget. Collaborate with cross functional teams from purchasing, suppliers, and CAT product group customers. Telecommuting: 2 days/week. 10% domestic travel to CAT product group customers, suppliers, and Caterpillar manufacturing facilities

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply via www.caterpillar.com/careers, search [Senior Engineer - Marine Cooling Design / Reference # - R0000266088].