Senior Industrial Designer

Caterpillar of Australia

Cary, North Carolina, United States
Base: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Onsite
Industrial design for heavy equipment
Production-ready design solutions
Autodesk alias and/or ptc creo proficiency
Senior Industrial Designer responsible for executing production-ready design solutions for global Caterpillar heavy equipment platforms

Job Summary

  • Senior Industrial Designer responsible for executing production-ready design solutions for global Caterpillar heavy equipment platforms.
  • Design for structural durability, harsh environments, operator safety, and regulatory compliance, ensuring serviceability and maintenance accessibility.
  • Work with a Fortune 100 leader, build your career on a global scale, and take advantage of development opportunities with emerging technologies in an inclusive environment.

Matching Summary

Senior Industrial Designer responsible for executing production-ready design solutions for global Caterpillar heavy equipment platforms.

Salary

Base: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, FSA, Health Lifestyle Programs, EAP, Voluntary Benefits, Career Development, Disability, Life Insurance, Parental leave, Adoption benefits, Tuition Reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Industrial design for heavy equipment
  • Production-ready design solutions
  • Autodesk Alias and/or PTC Creo proficiency
  • Sheet metal fabrication knowledge
  • Visual Brand Language execution
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Customer focus and global perspective
  • Strategic thinking and creativity
  • Mentoring junior designers
  • Human factors or usability testing

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Industrial Design
  • 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
  • Familiarity with operator-focused ergonomic design
  • 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
  • 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

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