Medium Wheel Loader Custom Design Engineer

bachelor’s degree in engineering OR progressive design engineering experience
Progressive knowledge of Medium Wheel Loader or similar construction products
Proven ability to perform complex assignments, prioritize workload, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical skills and can use various design software (Creo and Teamcenter or similar directly aligned software)
Strong communication skills, ability to manage multiple projects, and be a self-starter

Provide technical and project leadership along with hands-on machine expertise to a team of engineers and technicians
Lead and perform design work for projects that lead to direct sales of machines, configurations, and attachments to customers
Develop field dealer installed and factory kits and many unique solutions (ex. machine lifting, scrap handling, special guarding, and modified implement controls as past examples)
Partner with Caterpillar Defense Products in support of military applications, taking ownership of the development of new attachments and offerings
Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas; addressing and resolving problems as they arise
Managing past designs and ensuring an assurance of supply as well as managing deviations as required

Strong knowledge of Medium Wheel Loader machine, design, or development related experience
Strong communication skills to effectively communicate to Caterpillar’s upper management as needed