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.

Job Title: Engine Design Architect

Salary: £63,537 - 68,500 (depending on experience)

Location: Stafford

Benefits: 

25 days annual leave,    

Up to 18% Bonus

Cash Car Allowance - £625pcm.

Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

About LPSD

The Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) has locations across the world where large engine platforms for multiple Caterpillar brands are developed, designed, and manufactured to be used in oil & gas, electric power, marine, rail and Cat machine applications. LPSD also designs and manufactures drivetrains and the four key engine systems -- fuel systems, air systems, aftertreatment systems and cooling systems that determine the cost and performance trajectory of most Caterpillar engines and machines. 

The Opportunity

As an Engineering Design Architect on the LPSD Engines team on Perkins brand Diesel products, you will serve as a Design Lead for all Diesel engine platforms and will be accountable for all product related design decisions for current products and new upcoming products. You will be responsible for working with customer facing teams to understand and collate all Product Objectives and generate Technical Objectives for all the system owners. You will be closely involved with all the product related technical documents while working closely with multiple cross functional teams. You will manage the design deliverables for all projects related to your products, conduct Design Reviews to get approvals from stakeholders for your proposals. You will be closely involved in technical problem solving for Current Product and New Product Introduction issues to ensure world class quality for our products. You will need to continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, mentor and coach enterprise team members, and deepen your professional network.

You will interact with people from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds and will work within the team and beyond the team with contractors, suppliers, customers, and individuals working in many Caterpillar organizations. You will ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!

What You Will Do:

Engine level concept generation, refining and down select.

The Full System DFMEA

SME review and use of established design guides for engine concept refining & detailed system design

Hand calculations to support engine system definition (e.g. flow rates, sizings, etc)

Translation of product Technical Objectives to L3 System level FRDs (requirements cascade)

Product control documents inc. Product Matrix; Engine GA, Model & Print; Configurable BOM

Product Architecture Technical Data (weights, dims, etc)

The overall design strategy – inc. things like modular design, part reduction, re-manufacturability, serviceability etc

Product Design Review Packs and the Design Review

Delivery of key product level metrics (Durability, reliability, DPU, etc)

Perform MBD (Multi Body Dynamics) study for engine systems.

Product Technical Objective definition (cascade of PO’s to TO’s)

The overall design strategy – inc. things like modular design, part reduction, re-manufacturability, etc

The Full Product (engine) DFMEA and DVPR creation

Product risk mitigation & validation through SME review, design guides, virtual tools (calculation & simulation) and live testing

Understand engine performance development including calibration.

Support system owners to generate concepts/design sets to meet system TO’s, refine concept and down select to 1 or 2 design sets/concepts to take through to detailed design.

Risk mitigation and verification planning through the DVP at engine level.

Use of lab tests (e.g. CTAES/AMT) to mitigate risk in potential designs (Pre-freeze)

Verify/validate residual risk in the design through virtual risk verification techniques such as component and sub-system simulation (post-freeze)

Engine Deviation Approval

Process Deviation (Internal & Supplier) Approval

PCN (Internal & Supplier) Approval

What You Have:

Technical Excellence:  Knowledge of a given technology in all engine systems including Reciprocating system, Rotating system, Core Engine structural system, Fluid systems, etc and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
 

Level Working Knowledge:

Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.

Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.

Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.

Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.

Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

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.:

Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.

Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.

Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.

Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyse situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Level Working Knowledge:

Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.

Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.

Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.

Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

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 behaviours.
Level Extensive Experience:  

Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.

Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.

Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.

Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement.

Maintains focus on the topic at hand.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Working Knowledge:

Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.

Under guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.

Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.

Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.

Produces standard project status reports.

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies:

Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
Level Basic Understanding:

Discusses the relevance of standards for a manufacturing environment.

Researches process and product blueprints for own area.

Describes and follows all policies, standards and procedures.

Obtains documentation and information on standards and their usage.

Additional Information:
We operate a hybrid working week consisting of three days in the office and two from home.

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.  

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.  Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid

Posting Dates:

February 11, 2025 - February 18, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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