As a Longwall System Integration Engineer of the Underground Mining s Longwall Mining (LWM) engineering organization, you will have the responsibility for supporting LWM customer orders, New Product Introduction programs (NPI),Continuous Product Quality Improvement programs (CPI),cost reductions in the areas of Longwall Mining Systems configuration, design, integration and development You will successfully lead a cross functional team to solve a complex technical problem or work on large complex program or multiple programs or create critical components and systems You will be responsible for receiving technical specifications, updating designs of resulting parts and groups, presenting in engineering reviews, iterating based on Project lead feedback and validation results You will also participate in virtual assembly audits and support factory introductions You will collaborate with multiple areas of engineering, operations and purchasing around the globe You will continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology
Job Duties/Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To
Conceives and provides practical product design applications using complex technical principles
Prepares concept, design, and development and feasibility studies of complex engineering projects
Conducts technical evaluations of major systems on competitive products
Innovates new ideas and leverages existing/new technology to leverage cross-product synergy
Applies an in-depth understanding of machine level system interactions
Aligning the vehicle level BOM structure to the product price list
Receiving and taking direction from Longwall project teams for technical specifications and project expectations
Supporting the Longwall Mining (LWM) business objectives through the delivery of designs on time/cost
Utilizing key product development processes (APQP, FMEA, etc) inherent in New Product Introduction programs (NPI),Continuous Product Quality Improvement programs (CPI)
Following and updating designs through build, test and validation processes
Collaborating with global operations, purchasing and the supply base to meet product and design cost targets
Evaluates, defines, and resolves design and manufacturing problems
Travels to foreign and domestic plants, dealerships and customer job sites to solve design problems or to field-test locations to evaluate a product improvement
Providing a supportive work environment for the team
Coaching and developing others
Planning and managing programs
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor s or Master s degree in an accredited Mechanical or Mining Engineering curriculum
High level of proficiency in Creo PLM tools
10-12 years of relevant work experience in Mining Products
Longwall Coal Mining Product experience is preferred
Familiarity with machine level price list structure
Must have a good mechanical aptitude with ability to develop product concepts
Strong analytical skills
Problem resolution / trouble shooting
Excellent communication and organization skills
Proven team leadership skills
Keen in learning and enhancing technical skills for future divisional need
Experience with SAP systems
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) EEO/AA Employer All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply
