Tooling Design Engineer - Cast Iron Foundry

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. Job Posting Dates: 7/30/26 – 8/13/26 About Large Power Systems Division (LPSD):   We design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains.

Designs, develops, builds, and implements foundry tooling. Working with design engineer and the tooling shop to resolve actions from quality and leadership following the construction of the tooling with the tooling shop along with implementation and validation phases. What you will do: • Experience with cast iron foundry tooling designing • Researching new materials and competitive products. Organizing, coordinating, and executing the building, testing, and analysis of prototypes. • Assisting supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and supplier performance. Overseeing the efforts of drafting and testing specialists. • Developing and documenting functional requirements and translating into detail design documents. Participating in buy-build analysis for product components. • Participating in and supporting proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.

Degree required in accredited Engineering or Materials Science curriculum. Skills you must have: Analytical Thinking: Working 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. Managing Multiple Priorities: Working 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. Technical Excellence: Working knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges. Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Working knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts. Product Design - MFG: Working knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design. Product Design and Development : Working knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production. Top candidates will also have: • Experience in Magmasoft or Solidcast is a plus • Knowledge of no bake process and coldbox • Horizontal and vertical molding process experience • Foundry defect resolution • Foundry process knowledge • Previous experience in Creo Additional Information: • This position is located in Hodges, SC • Domestic relocation is available. • VISA Sponsorship is not available Finals Details: Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort