Electrical Liaison Engineer

Job Purpose

The Electrical 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. The Liaison Engineer is the front-line build support for the electrical applications team to the factory.

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.

11618

Muncie

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost‑effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities.

In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting‑edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

• Work directly with Manufacturing to identify and resolve engineering design issues
• Define and implement corrective actions for engineering issues identified in the production environment
• Troubleshoot electrical issues identified on new systems
• Hands on issue management, including reworking electrical parts and applications as needed
• Participate in locomotive model design reviews
• Identify any/all design issues which would negatively impact manufacturing
• Document and communicate manufacturing improvement opportunities to 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

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferred

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, including manufacturing personnel.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple issues concurrently. High level of organization and strong sense of prioritization.
• Strong root cause problem‑solving abilities and experience addressing complex technical problems.
• Above average electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Basic understanding of locomotive assembly and engineering design concepts.
• Ability to read and understand locomotive electrical schematics and application drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and electrical components; shop‑level locomotive experience beneficial.
• Proficiency in computer programs relevant to assigned position, e.g., Team Center, 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…