Principal Engineer

Career Area : Engineering

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

About the Role :

The Turbine Production Engineering (TPE) department provides our manufacturing, operations, and supply chain partners with technical engineering support related to Solar's gas turbine components and assemblies. TPE engineers are expected to support all engine model lines with respect to their accountable part family.

This position requires extensive collaboration with internal customers within manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and design engineering to address component quality, cost, and velocity. TPE engineers must be able to interpret functional design requirements, detailed engineering specifications, and manufacturing methods for a wide range of component types including castings, forgings, machining, and fabrications. The individual is responsible for executing projects through structured approaches such as Six Sigma and Lean methodologies. Engineers are expected to work closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to promote the product's quality and durability. Ability to be proactive and work in fast-paced manufacturing environment is mandatory. Some travel may be required.

The TPE Product Quality Engineer primary roles are :

• Be a first responder to provide technical support for all new manufacturing operations.
• Be the authoritative body for dispositioning discrepant material (MRB Non-conformances).
• Be responsible for dimensional & process integrity when reviewing and approving PPAP qualifications.
• Drive process rigor for sustained long term manufacturing and quality improvements.

What You Need To Have

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering or closely related degree with engineering-related experience is required. This individual should possess a fundamental knowledge of design practices, quality management systems, and manufacturing processes. Must be a proactive self-starter with strong communication skills who works well with teams and demonstrates a high sense of urgency when needed. This position requires consistent time & priority management skills balanced with attention to detail. Top candidates need to have a strong desire to learn and expand their process knowledge and collaboratively lead diverse skillsets across the organization.

Education & Experience Background :

Effective Communications :

Managing Multiple Priorities :

Project Management & Communication skills :

Technical Excellence :

RCCA, BIQ, COR / CAR, PPAP, RN / RTA, etc.

Top Candidates Will Have :

Technical Excellence :

Investment / sand castings, forgings, sheet metal forming, precision machined components, plating / coating, heat treatments, brazing / welding

Proactiveness :

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range :

$120,299.00 - $180,449.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits :

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com / careers.

Posting Dates :

October 28, 2025 - November 11, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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