Manufacturing Engineer Technician - 12m Contract

Caterpillar; Rugby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction equipment manufacturer is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician in Rugby, England. The successful candidate will provide technical support in manufacturing and lead process improvements using Lean methodologies. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave, pension contributions, and more. If you're passionate about driving continuous improvement in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Optional flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to use CAD software for designing tools.
• Experience coaching production teams for improvements.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support for value streams.
• Oversee development of tooling for manufacturing processes.
• Drive engineering changes and implement process improvements.

Skills

Computer Literate

Technical & Design

Communication

Organisation & Process Improvement

Education

HNC-level understanding of manufacturing principles

Risk Assessment knowledge (British Safety Council Level 2)

Lean methodology knowledge (Green Belt level or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

CREO

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

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 Engineering Technician

Salary: £45,300

Location: Stockton

Contract: Full time & fixed term contract (12 months)

The Opportunity

As a Manufacturing Engineer Technician, you will provide day to day technical support for value streams with Building Construction Products. You will assist in the update, development & documentation of assembly processes for optimum safety & efficiency in line with Caterpillar Production System guiding principles, across the product range.

What You Will Do:

• Lead investigations and implement improvement actions identified through Continuous Improvement (CI) cards, while managing Organisational Change (MOC) processes.
• Drive engineering changes on the shop floor.
• Conduct risk assessments and champion robust process changes for high‑energy hazards.
• Create, maintain, and update process documentation.
• Deliver proactive process improvements and root cause investigations using Lean tools.
• Oversee the development of new or replacement tooling, including templates, gauges, jigs and fixtures.

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.

What You Can Demonstrate:

• Computer Literate: Create, edit and manage documents, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to support process documentation and reporting.
• Technical & Design: Use CAD software (AutoCAD, CREO or similar) to design, update and maintain tooling such as templates, gauges, jigs and fixtures.
• Communication: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with experience coaching and supporting production teams to deliver improvements.
• Organisation & Process Improvement: Able to stay organised and manage tasks independently, while looking for ways to make things run more smoothly.

What You May Have:

• Risk Assessment knowledge (British Safety Council Level 2): To ensure a safe working environment and compliance with health and safety standards.
• HNC‑level understanding of manufacturing principles: To apply sound technical knowledge in day‑to‑day operations and problem‑solving.
• Documentation Skills: Ability to create and maintain Standard Work and process documentation to support consistency, quality and clear communication across teams.
• Continuous Improvement: Lean methodology knowledge (Green Belt level or equivalent) to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements for better productivity.

Just a quick heads‑up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!

What You Will Get

One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar 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. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long‑standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, 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, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Travel: Not required

Posting Dates: December 16, 2025 - January 9, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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