Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & Lean Excellence

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme - Cater...

Contributory share scheme - Caterpill…

Optional flexible benefits including:…

Job summary

Caterpillar Peterlee is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, tooling and processes for high‑level production. You will work on automation, layouts and production validation to meet product specs and quality standards.

You will lead APQP / DfM guided programs, drive lean manufacturing, monitor industry advances, and collaborate across engineering, operations and supply teams to enable safe, efficient output at the Peterlee site.

Qualifications

• Collaborative Automation: Knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Knowledge of techniques and processes of robotic process automation (RPA); ability to develop and deploy RPA solutions in various industries.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of automated tooling, manufacturing processes, systems planning, layouts, standards, and product release activities, coordinating across multiple disciplines.
• Lead new product and process introduction programs using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Design for Manufacture (DfM), and virtual design, development, validation, and simulation technologies.
• Support the specification, acquisition, installation, and commissioning of tooling, machinery, equipment, and process improvements to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing operations.
• Drive operational excellence and lean manufacturing initiatives by optimizing production flow, equipment utilization, material movement, storage, and facility layouts to meet evolving business requirements.
• Manage project schedules and coordinate the availability of equipment, materials, and resources to support production and delivery objectives.
• Lead capital and expense projects focused on process improvement, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction, including business case development, research, and approval activities.
• Develop and maintain standard work and process documentation, partnering with manufacturing and support teams to resolve issues related to processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Monitor industry developments and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Collaborative Automation

Decision Making

Engineering - MFG

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Processes

Robotic Process Automation

Project Management

Safety / Ergonomic Qualifications

APQP / PPAP

Education

University technical degree in a manufacturing engineering-related discipline

Job description

Caterpillar Peterlee is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, tooling and processes for high‑level production. You will work on automation, layouts and production validation to meet product specs and quality standards.

You will lead APQP / DfM guided programs, drive lean manufacturing, monitor industry advances, and collaborate across engineering, operations and supply teams to enable safe, efficient output at the Peterlee site.