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 SPM Oil & Gas  

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.

We are currently seeking a Tool Design Engineer located in Fort Worth, Texas. A Tool Design Engineer performs tool design tasks for manufacturing and service applications. Scope of tool types include but is not limited to:  Assembly & disassembly jigs, fixtures, and hand tools, machine work-holding devices, CMM fixtures, below-the-hook lifting devices, & inspection tools/gages. Daily responsibilities include interpreting tool requirements, developing tooling concepts, reviewing concepts with internal customers, creating manufacturing models and drawings, monitoring performance, communicating with fabrication personnel to ensure a quality project result, developing work instructions and conducting training sessions as needed.

What You Will Do:

Act as subject matter expert on tooling applications and design to promote quality and safety best practices Determine when it is appropriate to source & purchase tools versus fabricate custom designs in-house. Assist supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance.Generate 3D models and part prints for manufacturing. Maintain engineering database and revision control of tool designs.Participate in business-case preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.Collaborate with cross-functional team to determine priorities and capacity limitationsAble to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) as needed

Degree Requirement:

Degree in mechanical engineering or material science is preferable, but combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

Top Candidates Will Have:

Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and industrial ergonomics is desired.Well versed in SolidWorks or other 3D modeling software.Exposure to manufacturing environment and new product introduction processes.Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize task and manage multiple projects effectively.

What You Will Have – Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences:

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.
Level Working Knowledge:

Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

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 behaviors.
Level Working Knowledge:

Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviors without offending the recipient.Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work.Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Level Working Knowledge:

Recognizes changing demands and priorities; validates changes with management.Obtains information about how current assignments contribute to organizational goals.Completes current work according to assigned priorities.Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Level Working Knowledge:

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 technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.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.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts.
Level Working Knowledge:

Generates specifications for parts or components with CAD software.Reuses design components via reusable libraries following standard procedures.Uses CAD to perform basic drafting such as wire frames, solid objects and array of objects.Performs routine changes to computerized schematics or drawings.Creates views of objects in 2 and 3 dimensions; creates perspective drawings and orthogonal views.

Product Design - MFG: Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design.
Level Working Knowledge:

Participates in the conception process of a manufacturing product vision.Collects and analyzes customer and market requirements, and generates reports.Utilizes design methods to implement the construction of a new design model.Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.Assists in the testing and refinement of a new product design.

Product Design and Development: Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production.
Level Working Knowledge:

Builds three-dimensional models with basic materials.Communicates with professionals to understand various requirements of product design.Tests and evaluates alternative means of production being considered for use.Uses automated tools to design or modify the design of a product.Assists in building a complex prototype of product.

Additional Information

The location for this position is Fort Worth, Texas.Relocation to Fort Worth, Texas is offered.Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.This position is currently a hybrid in-office work model, requiring a minimum 3-day weekly office presence onsite at our office and remote work for the remaining days. However, work arrangements may be adjusted at any time based on business needs.

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 .

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 have 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:

$87,480.00 - $131,280.00

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.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

March 7, 2025 - March 20, 2025

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

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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