Modelling & Detailing Lead Engineer

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.

Definition The Modelling & Detailing Lead Engineer provides technical leadership for engineering modelling, detailing, and product definition activities supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), Current Product Improvement (CPI), and Product Lifecycle Management initiatives. This is a lead role - responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, BOM structures, and product data while ensuring compliance with Caterpillar engineering standards, quality requirements, and release processes Responsibilities of a Modelling & Detailing Lead Engineer Create and review 3D CAD models (Creo) Ensure high-quality 2D engineering drawings and GD&T compliance. Support product development, NPI, CPI, and engineering change activities. Drive drawing quality, release quality, and standards compliance. Mentor engineers on modelling best practices and detailing methodologies. Coordinate with Design Control Engineers, Offshore & Quality teams. Support BOM creation, Teamcenter data management, and release processes. Drive productivity improvements, automation, and standardization of modelling/detailing processes.

Expected Expert proficiency in Creo Modelling & Detailing . GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation. Ability to validate drawings Teamcenter product data management (BNU, JT Creation, & TCE debug fix) BOM generation and configuration management. Strong problem-solving and project coordination skills. Coaching and mentoring capability. Communication and stakeholder management.

Descriptors Information Capture: Knowledge of the methods, channels and processes to obtain needed information; ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.  Level Basic Understanding:  •    Identifies information capture needs in own area. •    Describes key benefits, drawbacks and rationale for documenting relevant information. •    Provides examples of the risks associated with failing to record relevant information. •    Explains organizational methods for documenting, identifying and recording information. Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.  Level Basic Understanding:  •    Compiles current research relevant to standard operating procedures. •    Explains usage of standard operating procedures in business operations. •    Describes main issues and considerations when using standard operating procedures. •    Identifies key features and functions of standard operating procedures. 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 Basic Understanding:  •    Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process. •    Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics. •    Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems. •    Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications. Effective