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# Senior Design Engineer

- **Company:** Caterpillar
- **Location:** East Peoria, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $112,710.0 - $169,060.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Graphics Software, Creo, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3472099318&tx=HT8175TTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or equivalent curriculum.

Skills you must have

 * 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.
 * 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.
 * 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.
 * Technical Excellence : Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
 * Computer-Aided Design & Engineering : Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
 * Product Design - MFG : Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
 * Product Design and Development : Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.

## Description

* Communicating necessary design changes to process partners through Content Definition and Design Reviews
 * Factory support for Assurance of Supply Issues as first point of contact from engineering
 * Working with factory personnel to manage and resolve current product BIQ issues & NPI issues
 * Maintain dashboard with active list of BIQ issues and resolution status
 * Managing large assemblies in Creo and Teamcenter
 * Releasing engine arrangements and other platform-owned drawings
 * Investigating current production issues (CPI)
 * Deploying product robustness initiatives (AM Growth)
 * Evaluating parts resourcing and cost reduction projects
 * Managing design control requests, * This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in Decatur, IL or East Peoria, IL (Building KK).
 * Domestic relocation is Available
 * VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available
 * Travel requirements will be less than 10%.

Final details

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