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Job Description:

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Role Definition

Caterpillar is looking to hire a product development lead for Rock Drill Tools, such as Tricone Bits and Down-The-Hole (DTH) Hammers & bits. The candidate should be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams such as procurement, supply chain, marketing, commercial etc. to make engineering decisions. The candidate must be willing to work on a wide variety of product development tasks such as design, simulation, testing, manufacturing, supplier collaboration, DFMEA etc.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical leadership to the Rock Tools engineering team

• Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes.

• Develop products based on engineering tools, simulation, failure analysis, test data, voice of customer etc.

• Come up with innovative ideas to improve, differentiate and accelerate product designs & development.

• Assisting buyers with supplier development and collaborating with suppliers for manufacturing reviews.

• Work on 3-5 concurrent projects without losing productivity and overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists.

• Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating them into detailed design documents.

• Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

• Transform test data/simulation data in a format that enables data-driven decision-making.Degree Requirement

• B.E. / B. Tech. in Mechanical/Metallurgical engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited engineering college with 9+ years of product development experience

• M.E. / M. Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgical engineering (or equivalent) from an accredited engineering college with 8+ years of product development experienceSkill Descriptors

• Analytical Thinking:

• Strong in first-principle thinking and data-driven decision-making.

• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis

• Ability to determine the root cause of product problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.

• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.

• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.

• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.

• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.

• Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

• 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.

• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.

• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.

• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.

• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

• 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.Level Working Knowledge:

• Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.

• Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.

• Completes current work according to assigned priorities.

• Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.

• Technical Excellence:

• Deep understanding of engineering basics (mechanics, metallurgy, GD&T)

• Excellent in design concepting, parametric modelling and basic simulations.

• Good understanding of data analytics for engineering applications

• Ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

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

• 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.

• Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features (Tricone Bits and DTH hammers); ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

• Builds CAD models with basic materials.

• Has familiarity with basic simulations (Structural, Fatigue, design calculations etc.)

• Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.

• Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.

• Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.

• Assists in building a complex prototype of product.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 6, 2024 - September 19, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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