Manufacturing Engineer – Vehicle Test

Caterpillar Inc.; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer for vehicle testing to drive change and innovation. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Join a global team committed to building a better world through sustainable practices and innovative solutions.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

10% bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including health and dental care

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in manufacturing processes and project management.
• Expert in judgment and decision-making related to manufacturing.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to improve vehicle testing infrastructure.
• Lead NPI or improvement projects from initiation to completion.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical vehicle system issues.

Skills

Manufacturing Processes

Project Management

Manufacturing Safety

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Vector CANape

Catman

SoMat TCE

Job description

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.

Expected start date: 1 July 2025

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Vehicle Test

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contract: Full time & permanent

The Opportunity

Are you a proactive Manufacturing Engineer eager to drive change and innovation? Join our team to integrate vehicle functionality and performance testing into production environments.

You'll work alongside Engineers and Technicians, implementing the latest manufacturing technologies and introducing new machines. Leading innovative projects, you'll collaborate across teams to ensure the seamless launch of world-class products and processes.

What You Will Do

As a Manufacturing Engineer working in vehicle test, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and improve vehicle testing infrastructure, methods, and performance using tools such as process flows, Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, and control plans.
• Lead NPI or improvement projects (Technology/Efficiency/Quality) from initiation to completion, overseeing scope, budgets, resources, and execution.
• Develop test equipment specifications, ensure safe installation, and drive technology advancements while maintaining compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical vehicle system issues, execute test plans, procedures, and protocols, and ensure quality and performance standards.
• Work closely with engineering teams and stakeholders to implement best manufacturing practices, optimise design for manufacturing (DFM), and enhance lean processes.
  
  

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

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

• Experience in data acquisition systems and data analysis for vehicle testing.
• Experience implementing automated/robotic solutions in a test or assembly environment
• Good understanding of vehicle testing processes.
• 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.
• Experience with Vector CANape, Catman, and SoMat TCE is desirable as it may significantly reduce training or transition time.
• Degree or equivalent experience required.
  
  

Telephone interviews are scheduled to take place from WC 19 May with face-to-face WC 26 May or 2 June

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: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, 10% bonus, contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%,bContributory 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

May 21, 2025 - May 30, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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