Design Engineer (Engine Rotating Components)
Caterpillar Inc · Chennai
- Experience8–10 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelexecutive
- Posted17 Sept 2026
About Caterpillar Inc
Caterpillar Inc is hiring in Chennai in manufacturing industrial. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.
Skills
- Mechanical engineering
- Engine component design
- CREO
- Forging
- Machining
- Surface finish
- Heat treatment
- Stress analysis
- Heat transfer
- Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
- Data extraction
- Regression analysis
- GD&T
- Core engine systems
The role
A design engineer at an industrial engine manufacturing company develops engine components using mechanical engineering, CREO, and GD&T, supporting new product introduction and product improvement. The role applies forging and machining knowledge and coordinates validation activities with manufacturing and simulation teams.
Full job description
Job Summary
Career Area: Engineering
Responsibilities
Design and development of Engine Rotating Components (Dampers, Crankshafts, Connecting Rods, Gears, Bearings and other miscellaneous components such as stub shafts and crank seals, Flexibility to work on multiple components.
Perform design calculations, initiate ideas, support design failure model and effect analysis (DFMEA) and develop validation plan for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs - project coordination and work management
Perform product maintenance in support of Continuous Product Improvement (CPI)
Work with Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Process partners to understand and document the requirements - understand and facilitate core engine systems interactions
Work with CAE simulation team to plan and deliver simulation activity (not responsible for execution of Simulation)
Provide technical support to manufacturing, quality, purchasing during part development
Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members and other cross functional teams - change management process and communication (includes liaising with manufacturing assembly facilities)
Educational Requirement
BE Mechanical engineering with minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in engine industry (or)
ME / MTech Mechanical engineering (specialization in solid mechanics/engineering design/ fluid mechanics / thermal engineering/heat transfer) with minimum 7 years of relevant experience in engine industry (ideal candidate)
Skill Sets/Competencies (Must to have)
Good Product knowledge on Core engine systems
Product design/development of engine components like Dampers, Crankshaft, Connecting Rod, Bearings, Gears and major forgings and castings
Basic Knowledge of Forging, Machining, Surface Finish and Heat Treatment Processes
Proficient in modelling of forgings using CREO
Knowledge of applicable simulation tools like Stress Analysis, Heat Transfer, or Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) etc.
Knowledge on Data extraction, regression analysis and problem solving
Ability to apply GD&T based on the functional requirement
Ability to communicate technical information in a concise and accurate manner
Skill Sets/Competencies (Nice to have)
Familiar with concept to detailed design for New Product Introduction (NPI)
Familiar with Teamcenter or equivalent engineering data management tool
Bolted Joint analysis
Tolerance stack-up analysis
Familiar with Value analysis/Value engineering techniques
Reliability analysis
Adequate knowledge on external standards applicable for forgings
Additional information
This job requires 5 working days from office.
Relocation is available for this position.
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