Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Salary:  £45,000 - £57,000 depending on experience

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Full Time: 37.50

The Opportunity
Are you someone who is looking to lead change and innovation? We are looking for proactive Manufacturing Engineers who are ready to dive straight in! You are part of a highly focused team of Engineers and Technicians within the Manufacturing Engineering department whose work leads the implementation of the latest manufacturing technologies and introducing the latest machines. With multimillion valuing projects you will lead and work cross-functionally within our organisation to ensure the smooth introduction of our world class products.

What You Will Do:

As Manufacturing Engineer, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Proactively identify business opportunities, assess overall impact and justify to senior stakeholders for capital investment.

• Project management – Full scope, development, budgets, resources and management of NPI or Improvement projects (Technology/Efficiency/Quality) from initiation to production and program completion.

• Facilitate the development of manufacturing process solutions work with functional teams, using a range of tool e.g. process flows, PFMEA’s, control plans. Promote lean and quality as a focus within the business.

• Monitor and report on project health, including issue management to ensure People, Quality, Velocity and Cost targets are achieved.

• Developing equipment specifications and installation requirements and ensuring that the equipment is safe and meets the needs of manufacturing.

• Working with facility teams to establishing the correct suppliers and managing timelines to ensure successful delivery and implementation.

• Coach and mentor to others in application of process and procedures supporting standardised workflows

• Work cross functionally with multiple stakeholders to drive DFM and best manufacturing practices.

NB.  The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Interview process: Telephone interview and onsite face to face interviews

What You Can Demonstrate:

Extensive Experience In

• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, budgets and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project targets.

• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

Expert Level In

•  Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.

•  Problem Management Process - MFG: Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution

Experience Of

• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, fundamentals and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

What You May Have:

• Good understanding of building and construction equipment Assembly, Test or Finish processes and production

• Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter would be advantageous.

• Experience of leading quality concern resolution with tools such as 8D, 5why, fishbone diagrams and other appropriate quality tools

• 6 Sigma project leadership experience.

• Degree or equivalent experience desired

What You Will Get
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the skills they have by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements. Becoming a member of a skilled, diverse and inclusive team that will provide a good foundation for future career development within Caterpillar.

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, up to 10% Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee’s contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee’s contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Travel: up to 5% with this role within the UK may include other facilities as and when required

Posting Dates:

February 3, 2025 - February 23, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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