Manufacturing Engineering

Caterpillar Inc.; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Shrewsbury is seeking a Manufacturing Project Support Technician for a 12-month contract. The role involves supporting new product introduction and process improvements. Candidates should have experience in machining or assembly, strong planning skills, and be proficient in various computer applications. This position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including a pension scheme and potential bonuses.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 6% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including health plans

Qualifications

• Candidates will have gained knowledge of machining, assembly or test processes.
• Familiar with continuous improvement principles.
• Team player with customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Support new process standard work introduction.
• Implement lean manufacturing to setup new work areas.
• Contribute to weekly team meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of machining

Demonstrate planning skills

Excellent computer skills

Adaptability and flexibility

Tools

MS Office

MS Visio

MS Project

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 Project Support Technician - 12 Months Fix term contract

Salary: £15.07 to £18.87 (Depending on Experience)

Location: Shrewsbury

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave,
• Up to 6% 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.
  
  

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

Job Opportunity

Due to the introduction of new products and increases in demand, the Manufacturing Engineering team are seeking three project support technicians to support with several NPI and continuous improvement projects on a 12-month (min) secondment basis.

Working with the Manufacturing Engineers and project team members, the project support technician will play a key role with the implementation of new processes across site introducing new layouts, machinery, tooling and documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity for personal development, enhancing and learning new skills while being a key contributor in the future state of the facility.

Job Responsibilities And Duties

• Support new process standard work introduction.
• Provide new tooling support to the lines: assembly, machining or test.
• Implement and utilise Caterpillar CPS principles of 5s, waste elimination, standard work and lean manufacturing to setup new work areas.
• Benching marking of existing processes conducting time and motion studies.
• Utilise computer systems such as MS Office, MS Visio and MS Project to documentation and analyse data.
• Contribute to weekly team meetings, using past experiences and product knowledge to make key contributions.
  
  

Skills And Experience

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Knowledge of machining, assembly, test, logistics or support processes at Caterpillar Shrewsbury.
• Familiar with Caterpillar continuous improvement principles.
• Demonstrate planning, organising skills, adaptability, and flexibility.
• Team player resilience with customer focus efforts.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise work.
• Excellent computer skills
• Familiarity with Standard work
• Adaptability and ability to work on own initiative.
  
  

Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity of production and manufacturing routings
• ERP (QAD) experience
• Experience of new product introduction
• Project management experience
  
  

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.

This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information, including, but not limited to, U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et. seq.; the Export Administration Regulation, 15 C.F.R. 730-774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. 500-598, and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively, “Export Control and Protection of Information Laws”), and you may be subjected to additional security screening / checking

Posting Dates

August 20, 2025 - September 3, 2025

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

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