Position's Contributions to Work Group :
- Collaborate with operations, assembly, supply chain, and engineering teams to support product builds.
- Document and maintain assembly instructions using MESA.
- Assist in identifying and documenting build issues during AQE (Advanced Quality Engineering) events.
- Enter and manage engineering alerts and changes.
- Support and coordinate rework activities as needed.
- Provide hands-on support for sub-assembly and end-of-line product testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues on the assembly line and test cells.
- Coordinate engineering-procured materials for NPI and pre-production builds.
- 2 3 NPI projects and provide support for 4 5 production models concurrently.
Candidate Value Proposition
Why Caterpillar?
For this role within your business group what stands out about this opportunity (ex exposure, skill development, etc)? Why Caterpillar? "Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Caterpillar. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Caterpillar travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters."
Why this Role?
New opportunity to learn about Caterpillar E+ES and Processes.Work with cross functional teams and supplierTypical task breakdown :
Responsibilities :1. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Attend daily / weekly syncs with operations, assembly, supply chain, and engineering teams.Communicate build status, issues, and updates between factory and engineering.Participate in design reviews and production readiness meetings.2. Documentation & Process Control
Create and update assembly instructions in MESA.Validate documentation accuracy during pilot builds and production runs.Ensure version control and distribution of updated instructions.3. Build Issue Management
Observe and log build issues during AQE events.Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to identify root causes.Track issue resolution and implement corrective actions.4. Engineering Change Management
Enter engineering alerts into the tracking system.Monitor status and impact of alerts on production.Communicate changes to relevant stakeholders and update documentation accordingly.5. Rework Coordination
Identify rework needs based on build or test failures.Develop rework instructions and coordinate execution with production teams.Track rework completion and verify product quality post-rework.6. Testing Support
Assist with sub-assembly and end-of-line testing procedures.Troubleshoot test failures and escalate issues as needed.Ensure test equipment is calibrated and functioning properly.7. Assembly Line & Test Cell Support
Provide real-time support for line stoppages or test cell issues.Analyze recurring problems and propose process improvements.Train operators and technicians on new procedures or updates.8. Material Coordination
Track and manage engineering-procured materials for NPI and pre-production builds.Ensure timely delivery and availability of components.Communicate shortages or delays to project teams.9. Project & Model Support
Manage 2 3 NPI projects, including build planning, execution, and feedback loops.Provide ongoing support for 4 5 production models, addressing daily operational needs.Maintain dashboards or trackers for project status and issue resolution.Interaction with team :
DailyWork environment :
Office / Shop floorEducation & Experience Required :
Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical)3-5 years of experienceTechnical Skills
(Required)
CreO, Teamcenter PLMBOM ManagementPLMGD&T3D modeling (CREO, Autocad, Teamcenter)Microsoft O365(Desired)
Modeling experience, Project Management, Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, APQP.Soft Skills
(Required)
Clear and fluent English with both oral and written communicationsGrowth mindset, aggressive and outgoing to learn processes at CaterpillarAbility to work independently and with a teamWork with a sense of urgency but must be balanced with priorities given to Safety & Ergonomics as well as Quality.Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company, Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development, Projects, Requirements Analysis, Software Design, Software Implementation, Efficient Build, Release Process, and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20+ years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment, connected vehicles, Cyber security, OTA, and Advanced Safety / Body electronics.