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Project Engineer

Project Engineer

EPITECLafayette, IN, US
5 hours ago
Job type
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Job description

Job Description

Title : Project Engineer

Location : Lafayette, IN

Details : 12-month contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role

Pay Rate : $63.00 – 66.00 / hr. with benefit inclusions

Job Summary

This role supports Caterpillar’s product build processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing documentation, and ensuring smooth execution of NPI and production builds. The position involves hands-on assembly and testing support, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating engineering changes and materials to maintain quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with operations, assembly, supply chain, and engineering teams to support product builds.
  • Document and maintain assembly instructions using MESA.
  • Identify and log build issues during AQE (Advanced Quality Engineering) events; track resolution.
  • Enter and manage engineering alerts and changes.
  • Coordinate and support rework activities as needed.
  • Provide hands-on assistance for sub-assembly and end-of-line product testing.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve assembly line and test cell issues.
  • Manage engineering-procured materials for NPI and pre-production builds.
  • Support 2–3 NPI projects and 4–5 production models concurrently.

Years of Experience and Education

  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Experience : 3–5 years in engineering or manufacturing environments.

    • Skills Required

    Technical Skills (Required) :

  • CreO, Teamcenter PLM
  • BOM Management
  • PLM systems
  • GD&T
  • 3D modeling (CREO, AutoCAD, Teamcenter)
  • Microsoft O365

    • Technical Skills (Desired) :

  • Modeling experience
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • APQP

    • Soft Skills (Required) :

  • Clear and fluent English (oral and written)
  • Growth mindset; proactive in learning Caterpillar processes
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong sense of urgency balanced with safety, ergonomics, and quality priorities
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