Senior Industrial Designer - Heavy Equipment
Caterpillar Brazil, Clayton, North Carolina, United States, 27520
* Design for structural durability, harsh environments, operator safety, and regulatory compliance* Ensure serviceability and maintenance accessibility* Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate mechanical packaging and system requirements* Participate in packaging reviews, layout studies, and interference resolution* Support prototype validation, field testing feedback, and iterative refinement* Ensure designs meet Caterpillar quality, durability, and performance expectations* Apply strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, structural weldments, cast and forged components, plastics, and multi-material assemblies* Design components using DFMA principles with focus on cost optimization and assembly efficiency* Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams during development and launch phases* Understand coatings, paint processes, and finishing requirements* Identify usability, packaging, or integration challenges early in development* Provide practical, manufacturable design solutions* Balance brand expression, product function, and engineering realities* Contribute to improvement of design workflows and best practices* Support knowledge sharing across global design teams**Customer Focus:** Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
**Global Perspective:** Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations.
**Creativity:** Knowledge of the approaches, tools, and techniques for promoting creative, original thinking and ability to apply it to a variety of business situations.
**Strategic Thinking:** Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
**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.* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Industrial Design or related field* Industrial design experience* Proven experience executing designs through production release* Experience working on complex mechanical or industrial products* Experience working in cross-functional product development teams* Exceptional sketching and visual communication abilities* Experience designing heavy equipment, automotive, agricultural, or powersports products* Experience working within defined brand language systems* Experience supporting global product platforms* Experience mentoring junior designers* Familiarity with operator-focused ergonomic design* Experience working directly with manufacturing facilities or suppliers* Understanding of CMF development and strategy • Familiarity with human factors or usability testing* Strong understanding of proportion, form development, and surface quality* Ability to quickly generate and iterate design concepts* Strong presentation and design storytelling skills* Proficiency in Autodesk Alias and/or PTC Creo* Experience developing production-ready surfaces and CAD models* Ability to communicate design intent through CAD and visualization tools* Experience with rendering and visualization software preferred* Strong knowledge of sheet metal design, welded assemblies, plastic part design, and structural components* Understanding of tolerance stack-up, fit and finish development, serviceability, and durability requirements* Familiarity with DFMA best practices* Strong time management and organizational skills* Excellent cross-functional collaboration abilities* Ability to manage ambiguity and complex design challenges* Strong verbal and written communication skills • Self-directed with strong accountability and ownership mindset* 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
**Global Perspective:** Knowledge of issues, opportunities, and challenges for conducting business in the international marketplace; ability to apply global perspectives appropriately in a wide range of situations.
**Creativity:** Knowledge of the approaches, tools, and techniques for promoting creative, original thinking and ability to apply it to a variety of business situations.
**Strategic Thinking:** Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
**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.* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Industrial Design or related field* Industrial design experience* Proven experience executing designs through production release* Experience working on complex mechanical or industrial products* Experience working in cross-functional product development teams* Exceptional sketching and visual communication abilities* Experience designing heavy equipment, automotive, agricultural, or powersports products* Experience working within defined brand language systems* Experience supporting global product platforms* Experience mentoring junior designers* Familiarity with operator-focused ergonomic design* Experience working directly with manufacturing facilities or suppliers* Understanding of CMF development and strategy • Familiarity with human factors or usability testing* Strong understanding of proportion, form development, and surface quality* Ability to quickly generate and iterate design concepts* Strong presentation and design storytelling skills* Proficiency in Autodesk Alias and/or PTC Creo* Experience developing production-ready surfaces and CAD models* Ability to communicate design intent through CAD and visualization tools* Experience with rendering and visualization software preferred* Strong knowledge of sheet metal design, welded assemblies, plastic part design, and structural components* Understanding of tolerance stack-up, fit and finish development, serviceability, and durability requirements* Familiarity with DFMA best practices* Strong time management and organizational skills* Excellent cross-functional collaboration abilities* Ability to manage ambiguity and complex design challenges* Strong verbal and written communication skills • Self-directed with strong accountability and ownership mindset* 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr