Career Area:
Marketing
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.
Caterpillar is seeking an Industrial Designer to support our Americas Distribution Services and Marketing (ADSM) Division. This position requires interfacing with all levels of engineering and product management in order to create and convey key Product Identity elements and lead compliance / brand infusion into final designs. Each project presents many design challenges forcing the designer to balance cost, manufacturability, customer use / expectation, market needs and brand promise execution. Industrial Designer creates future product concepts supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) for the Global Caterpillar Brand.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Developing
Highly refined concepts to final designs for New Product Introduction that embody Product Identity (brand infusion), Styling, and optimized User Experience
Concepts for Multi Generation Product Plans (future product / service - vision casting)
-Blue dot- product concepts (disruptive / innovative / novel) to guide future New Product Introduction
Final designs of new machines, cabs interiors, components or related products
Differentiated product / component designs the reinforce the Caterpillar brand
Manage and oversee budget and timelines across multiple projects
Consult directly to Product Mgrs., New Product Introduction Mgrs. Marketing Mgrs., Project Engineers, outside resources, Dealers, and End Users in order to understand project or product needs
Determine scope of project / deliverables /expectations /executables and NPI gateway schedule
Gather project information including current product and competitive product research
Leverage ID expectations, end user, CAT Brand DNA, Product Identity and Styling requirements
Define / advise input to functional specs / customer requirements documents
Facilitate / Lead -deep dive- brainstorm sessions
Deliver estimated quotes for product design services, product mockups, and inside / outside suppliers
Leverage ID expert product operators to understand the operation of machines to help make decisions as to operator needs, visibility requirements and help to understand cab to machine interface.
Retrieve appropriate 3D electronic data or photos as underlay for concept generation
Generate 2D / 3D product design concepts for current product revision, future products or exploratory purposes
Present 2D / 3D design concepts as hand sketches, electronic renderings or 3D models
Present design concepts to Product / Industrial Design teams in person or via web based meetings anywhere in world
Iterative concept generation to meet updated business, stakeholder and market needs,
Lead/Direct product teams by articulating / executing Product Identity standards
Defend concepts and lead product teams in understanding cost trades, end user needs and ultimate market / brand impact
Deliver updated 3D electronic models / sketches to various teams for interpretation and new 3D data construction
Consult with component suppliers as needed to resolve product design intent and manufacturing issues
Participate/advise in product reviews
Lead / Mentor Jr level designers on projects
Develop / Advise to develop consistent look and feel design elements with proper brand DNA
Advise Caterpillar Business Divisions as -Integrator- connecting product groups with others on Materials & Processes, consistency, suppliers etc.
Lead New Product Introduction team members / engineers in execution of design intent
Lead to Deep Dive / Blue Dot concept teams of multiple disciplines
Evaluate / review engineering concepts and advising to establish prime path design
Skills
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.
Effective Communications :
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Design
At least 7 years of Industrial Design experience,
Project management experience
Concept to production design experience
Engineering driven design experience
Must be able to travel up to 15% (including some International)
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Working knowledge of earth moving products and ability to operate them
Passion for construction machines and the user experience.
Experience with end-to-end product development, solution concept generation, presentation and refinement
Deep knowledge of materials and processes
*Please provide a link to your digital portfolio along with your resume submission
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
March 5, 2024 - March 12, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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