Design Engineer - Skid Steer Loaders

About the role

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’s BCP division is hiring for Design Engineer in Sanford, NC! The role is based in Sanford, NC, with domestic relocation assistance available, visa sponsorship not offered, and up to 10% domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to CUL Chassis system designs by applying engineering judgment to component design, issue resolution, validation, and production-support activities.
• Support CUL Chassis NPI and CPI activities through design, validation planning, engineering release, issue resolution, and production readiness work.
• Design chassis components and hydraulic line routing solutions—including light fabrications, brackets, guards, and non-metallic tanks—that balance packaging, installation feasibility, serviceability, manufacturability, cost, tolerance requirements, and adjacent system needs.
• Support resolution of design, quality, supplier, production, warranty, and field issues by coordinating analysis, corrective actions, and implementation plans with cross-functional partners.
• Participate in hands-on machine fit-ups, prototype builds, design reviews, and production readiness activities while incorporating operator, customer, dealer, and field feedback into product improvements.
• Create and release engineering documentation, including models, drawings, specifications, test plans, and engineering change records, in collaboration with manufacturing, suppliers, purchasing, quality, service, and product teams.

Requirements

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering curriculum.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate product, production, supplier, and field issues using data, root cause methods, and engineering judgment to define practical corrective actions.
• Effective Communications: Ability to clearly communicate technical information, design tradeoffs, risks, and recommendations to engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, quality, service, and product stakeholders.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Ability to manage concurrent NPI, CPI, release, validation, and production-support