Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Engine Design Lead in Aurangabad, India
Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
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Role Definition
Designs, develops, builds and evaluates the complete engine with existing and new technologies, with deep understanding of all engine system interactions.
Responsibilities
Accountable & Responsible for:
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
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.:
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.
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.
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.
Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 1, 2024 - July 6, 2024
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