Manufacturing Engineer

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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: £38,850 per annum + dependent upon experience

Location: Peterborough

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave,

• 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 health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

Sponsorship & Relocation is not supported for this role.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

Working within the Manufacturing Engineering department you will be part of a multi skilled team responsible for the ownership of manufacturing processes across the Peterborough Assembly, Test, and Finish facilities covering multiple engine platforms.

As a Manufacturing Engineer you are responsible for driving performance and efficiency improvements into existing processes, maintaining compliance to safety standards and environmental requirements while being instrumental in ensuring the business can meet customer requirements while delivering quality & cost targets achieving processes adherence to established standards, policies, and practices.

What You Will Do

• Monitor facility process health identifying and addressing problem areas.

• Identify and implement enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes.

• Creation / modifications of equipment and facilities in order to meet our business demands.

• Creation / management of Standard Work, Risk assessments, PFMEA, Control plans and process flow documentation.

• Analysis of engineering changes and deviations initiating and implementing process changes to achieve the latest engineering requirements.

• Provide coaching and support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.

• Collaborate with internal customers and leadership to scope and execute projects that meet the needs of the business.

• Keep up to date on new technologies and drive continuous improvement to established techniques.

Skills you will demonstrate:

Day to Day Skills

• Manufacturing safety: A knowledge of manufacturing safety requirements utilising risk and ergonomic assessments to the ability to identify work-related hazards. Perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

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

• Process Management: Knowledge of process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing work processes.

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognising, anticipating, and resolving operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of process problems and create and implement robust corrective actions that resolve these.

• Excellent communications skills & teamwork being self-motivated and an ability to manage and deliver tasks to meet commitments.

Level: Working Knowledge

• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret business requirements.

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various manufacturing methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organise, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilisation of technical and support functions to achieve project objectives.

• Lean Manufacturing: A knowledge of the philosophy and principles of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

• Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with internal customers, support functions, peers and suppliers.

• Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organisational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

Desirable Knowledge

• Manufacturing background – ideally educated to degree level in manufacturing, mechanical, electronic, electrical or control systems engineering; however, consideration will be given to other qualifications or significant job-related experience in lieu of this.

• Experience of running and participating in FMEA

• An interest and/or basic background in CAD/ 3D modelling

• Knowledge and usage of Teamcentre – data management software

• Familiarity with Microsoft O365 including MS Teams

What You Will Get

The role will provide you with a range of skills covering process and equipment design through to implementation on the production facilities.

You will work closely with a wide range of functions supporting Operations, Quality, Design Engineering and Supply Chain departments to gain a broad range of business knowledge to aid further career development and opportunities though the organisation.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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.

Posting Dates:

February 20, 2024 - March 4, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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