Liaison Engineer

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Job Purpose

The Liaison Engineer position will be based at the Locomotive Final Assembly plant in Muncie, IN. The engineer will work directly with Manufacturing to identify and resolve engineering design issues during the production process. This position focuses primarily on Product Design and Product Application. Additionally, the engineer will participate in design reviews and ensure design for manufacturability concepts have been utilized and match capabilities of the production line. The engineer will coordinate current and future locomotive model engineering designs with manufacturing and maintain daily communication between Manufacturing and Design. The position will drive cycle time reduction, increased capacity, and cost out benefits by improving the manufacturability of the designs provided by Locomotive Design Engineering.

Req ID

10699BR

City

Muncie

State:

Indiana

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Key Job Elements

• Participate in all locomotive model design reviews
• Identify any/all design issues which would negatively impact manufacturing
• Document and communicate manufacturing issues identified with design engineering
• Review and drive improvement in design and drawings created by engineering
• Match designs to manufacturing capabilities (internal or external suppliers)
• Work with Suppliers & Supplier Quality to integrate supplier input into designs
• Analyze the total cost of assembling components to drive improved make/buy decisions
• Identify and facilitate standardization techniques at station level subsystems
• Use re-engineering data (MCR's) to drive improved designs and reduced rework
• Simplify and standardize engineering drawing nomenclature
• Support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) by providing feedback to Design Engineering teams
• Support Built in Quality (BIQ) efforts by RCCA investigation of design issues found in manufacturing

Education / Training

• B.S. in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent training
• Formal weld training (Degree and/or certifications required)
• Training in drafting and engineering drawing

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to present information to team members, top management, customers
• Strong root cause problem-solving abilities and experience addressing complex technical problems
• Basic understanding of locomotive assembly and engineering design concepts
• Knowledge of welding requirements, specifications and best practices
• Knowledge of diesel engines and engine components; shop level locomotive experience beneficial
• Proficiency in computer programs relevant to assigned position, e.g., TeamCenter, NX Unigraphics, SAP, ERP LN 10.7, as well as Progress Rail specific programs and applications
• Ability to read and understand specification and standards documents; proficient in interpreting and creating engineering drawings
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts
• High level of mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
• Well developed computer skills: Word, Excel, LN
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, understand weld symbols
• Effective team building skills, good change manager
• Ability to travel as required

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength - Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial

environment. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);

• Motion - Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment - Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an

industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE;

• Emotional Demands -Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires attention to

detail while sustaining very high standards;

• Safety - Position is not safety sensitive but requires the use of all PPE adherence to Safety Policies (blue

flag etc) when working in the field or industrial areas.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Job Category

Engineering

PRS Facility Location

Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293