Engine Design Architect

Overview

As Engine Design Architect, you will lead architectural work for IPSD-M Systems Engineering to shape compact engine concepts and packaging. You’ll combine engine, aftertreatment, and integration knowledge to deliver cost-effective, modular designs aligned with product lifecycles. Working in a global, multidisciplinary team, you’ll champion a systems and data-driven approach to meet performance and cost targets. Your role focuses on translating customer needs into robust design directions that keep us competitive and on schedule.

Pay / Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 12% Bonus
• Contributory pension (employer matches up to 10%)
• Contributory share scheme (Caterpillar matches 50%)
• Flexible benefits including health and dental plans
• EV car lease option

Responsibilities

• Guide evolution of technical design, planning, performance analysis, and development testing; write design briefs
• Profile and manage delivery of new product options while minimizing proliferation and maximizing modularity
• Evaluate new products, technologies, competitors, and processes to guide development
• Advocate for the customer and product team to set the engine design vision and ensure project success
• Support customers in integrating power system solutions into their products
• Deliver NPI/NMI process activities including Design Reviews, Production Readiness Reviews, and Technical Integration Workshops

Key requirements

• Degree requirement or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Effective communication skills and ability to present and write reports
• Experience in planning across short-term to strategic horizons
• Knowledge of internal combustion engine technology and powertrain design
• Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team
• Experience with requirements cascade, risk management, and design review processes

• Collaborative mindset
• Strong communication
• Customer focus
• Internal combustion engine technology
• Powertrain design and integration
• Systems engineering and architecture

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