Title: Project Engineer
Location: Lafayette, IN
Details: 12-month contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role
Pay Rate: $63.00 – 66.00/hr. with benefit inclusions
Job Summary
This role supports Caterpillar’s product build processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing documentation, and ensuring smooth execution of NPI and production builds. The position involves hands-on assembly and testing support, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating engineering changes and materials to maintain quality and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with operations, assembly, supply chain, and engineering teams to support product builds.
- Document and maintain assembly instructions using MESA.
- Identify and log build issues during AQE (Advanced Quality Engineering) events; track resolution.
- Enter and manage engineering alerts and changes.
- Coordinate and support rework activities as needed.
- Provide hands-on assistance for sub-assembly and end-of-line product testing.
- Troubleshoot and resolve assembly line and test cell issues.
- Manage engineering-procured materials for NPI and pre-production builds.
- Support 2–3 NPI projects and 4–5 production models concurrently.
Years of Experience and Education
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Experience: 3–5 years in engineering or manufacturing environments.
Skills Required
Technical Skills (Required):
- CreO, Teamcenter PLM
- BOM Management
- PLM systems
- GD&T
- 3D modeling (CREO, AutoCAD, Teamcenter)
- Microsoft O365
Technical Skills (Desired):
- Modeling experience
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- APQP
Soft Skills (Required):
- Clear and fluent English (oral and written)
- Growth mindset; proactive in learning Caterpillar processes
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong sense of urgency balanced with safety, ergonomics, and quality priorities