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EPITEC

Project Engineer

EPITEC, Indiana, Pennsylvania, us, 15705

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Base pay range $63.00/hr – $66.00/hr

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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

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

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Project Management, Supply Chain, and Engineering

Industries: Engineering Services, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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