Machine System integration Engineering Specialist

The Mechanical Systems team have a vacancy for a Technical Lead who will be accountable for delivering all aspects of mechanical system reliability & durability for their Virtual Platform Team (VPT). The role also includes providing both project & technical guidance to engineers working within the team.

This is an opportunity to join a diverse team that play a vital role in the future of the products that we are developing. The team are fully immersed from the start of a new program; setting requirements and technical objectives, right through to planning and delivering validation activities on engine & machine. The role involves working with our both our global partners and our customers in order to deliver successful powertrain solutions.

The role is within our Peterborough Engineering & Technology centre where you will work alongside a range of system and validation specialists, with support and collaboration from Engineers across facilities in UK, US, China, India, and Japan.

What You Will Do:

With support from experienced VPT leads within the team, the role will need you to:

• Provide technical support to engineers within the VPT aswell as working closely with the program team / PEM (Project Engineering Manager) to deliver reliable products to market


• Identify System Integration requirements, cascading Product Objectives through to Technical Objectives, and performing system level trade offs


• Collaborate with the Systems Design Architect & the Performance Architect to investigate system level trade-offs including performance, packaging & durability, utilising a combination of simulation and test data


• Manage internal & external stakeholder communication on program health & technical issues


• Co-ordinate the creation of Engine System Failure Mode Effective Analysis' (FMEA), supporting risk identification, and facilitating the creation of system & component validation plans (DVP - Design Verification Plan).


• Ensure delivery of appropriate Application & Installation (A&I) controls at an L4/L5 level


• Provide support to our customers with engine system integration issues (eg cooling system)


• Drive accountability into the use of our proactive reliability processes


• Adapt processes effectively to work within boundaries of time, cost, and quality


• Review engine and machine data from validation tests and in field usage


• Liaise with application leads & customers to negotiate in field validation opportunities.


• Seek & champion continuous process improvement both within the team & with the teams we collaborate with


• Coach & develop people within the virtual team, Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid
  
  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.


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.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Conceptual Thinking: Knowledge of thinking and reasoning at a conceptual level; ability to identify the critical ideas and interdependencies among system elements that impact performance.

Top Candidates will demonstrate some of the following skills:

• A Systems Engineering approach to product development (within applications with construction machinery or generating sets)


• Project management experience; delivering through others & resource planning.


• Experience of Root Cause investigation techniques


• Ability to interrogate complex data with experience of engines or similar applications.


• Experience of Engine Design, Development or Simulation / planning validation and test requirements


• Experience of DFMEA facilitation and creation
  
  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., 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.


• 25 days annual leave,


• Up to 18% Bonus


• 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 IPSD

Caterpillar's Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar's company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.