Senior Mechanical Systems and Validation Engineer

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• A strong background in systems engineering, product development, validation engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience leading complex engineering or validation activities end to end , from requirements and risk identification through planning, delivery, technical conclusions and recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of validation strategy and product testing , including developing risk-based validation plans from requirements, technical objectives and DFMEAs.
• The ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems, interrogating complex data, challenging assumptions, investigating root causes and making sound, evidence-based engineering decisions.
• Proven project leadership and ownership , including managing risks, resources, schedules, dependencies and stakeholders to maintain momentum and deliver outcomes across a matrix organisation.
• Effective communication and technical leadership skills , with the ability to influence different audiences, work effectively with engineering teams, customers and senior stakeholders, and coach or guide other engineers.

It would be beneficial if you also have experience in one or more of the following:

• Industrial diesel engines, powertrains or similar complex mechanical systems.
• Engine dynamometer, machine, field or component-level validation.
• Reliability and durability development.
• Construction machinery, power generation or other off-highway applications.
• Proactive reliability methods and demonstration of product quality.
• Working with global engineering teams, external partners or customers.

Extensive evidence of the following skills:

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances. Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.
• Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; explains variances.
• Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy. Productively balances speed and accuracy. Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
• Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
• Productively balances speed and accuracy.
• Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognising, anticipating, and resolving organisational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort. Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts. Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate. Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.
• Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.
• Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.
• Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.
• Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.

Working level evidence of the following skills:

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues. Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components. Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence. Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.
• Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
• Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.
• Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.
• Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.
• Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours. Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.
• Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.
• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours.

After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

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 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.

NB.

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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