Engineering Checker | Drawing Quality SAVE C Caterpillar

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JOB PURPOSE: To check complex design drawings for completeness, accuracy and conformance to established Engineering Standards and practices.

JOB DUTIES: This position provides Engineering checking for Caterpillar design groups. The Engineering Checker will review design layouts/3D models that graphically show how the product is to form, fit and function. The Engineering Checker verifies drawing and engineering notice for the required information as defined in Caterpillar Product and Process Standards (CPPS). The incumbent assures the completeness and accuracy of the information with respect to material, process standards, engineering specifications and the engineering design guides. This position assures that newly designed parts will function properly when assembled, checks the accuracy and placement of dimensions and assures the proper use of Geometric Dimensional and tolerances (GD&T). Also, establish the datum and datum references, perform interference, clearance checks, and suitable heat treatment based on product design and manufacturing process requirements. Some of the other responsibility includes collaboration with internal and external clients, coaching and mentoring of other checking engineers on engineering practices and standards. Developing standard work instructions and implementing the best practice process documents & templates for complex drawings. The incumbent evaluates drawings for possible manufacturing, assembly problems, ease of serviceability and identify opportunities for cost avoidance of the parts.

This position also requires to perform checking activities for Complex type of parts; provide technical guidance and coaching to checking engineers and high level of collaboration with the Engineering team. It requires a strong focus towards design for excellence (DFX), Geometrical dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T) and preventing parts proliferation. Ensures Caterpillar Product and Process Standards (CPPS) and Collaborative Product and Process Development (CPPD) requirements. Implement best practices across the team to improve the quality and maturity of the checking engineers. It also involves conducting a regular Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) study across the team to provide the necessary coaching / mentoring to the team. More focus towards Total Quality Assurance (TQA) and process improvement activities to provide value benefit to the enterprise.
• Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Engineering in Mechanical / Electrical.
• 6+ Years of experience in Product Design & Development / Assembly and Manufacturing / Metrology.
• Proficient knowledge in GD&T, engineering practices and standards.
• Familiarity in CREO / other 3D modelling and detailing tools and PDM tools - Teamcenter Engineering (TCE).
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Desired Qualifications: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Engineering in Mechanical / Electrical.
• Competency in stack-up tolerancing.
• ASME (Y14.5-2018) GDTP Senior Certified Professional.
Relocation is available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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