Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

Sr. Project Engineer - Engine Systems

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · La Grange, IL · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

Job Purpose

The primary responsibility of this position is to lead engine and engine component designs to introduce new remanufactured engine offerings to the market. This involves collaborating with marketing, product and manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and business resource teams to identify, prioritize, and execute project deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Technical development of reman BOM’s and components with a multidisciplinary team to drive adherence to cost, quality and velocity targets.
  • Project management of multiple technical solutions, developing schedules and managing deliverables to key timelines.
  • Evaluate and develop potential salvage process technologies across the enterprise for a variety of components.
  • Perform engine troubleshooting, data collection and failure analysis following DMAIC process.
  • Author, implement and sustain engineering changes to improve product and process quality.
  • Execute product implementation plans with supervisor guidance.
  • Cool technical discussions between production, engineering & quality personnel and drive corrective action implementation.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with machining and assembly of complex parts and typical processes used for engine component manufacturing and salvage.
  • Experience with Remanufacturing and/or NPI program management with demonstrated leadership of complex projects on cross functional teams, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and marketing.
  • Working knowledge of engines or engine components.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
  • Understanding of design / manufacturing processes.
  • Flexibility to quickly adapt to changing assignments.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Experienced (7 or more years) in project leadership, engineering design, New Product Introduction and Current Product Improvement.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or equivalent.

Skills

  • Engineering design and development.
  • Project management.
  • Engine troubleshooting and failure analysis.
  • Product implementation planning.
  • Communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
  • Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
  • Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

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