Project Engineer

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