Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician

Caterpillar (UK) Ltd; Desford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Desford seeks a proactive Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician. You will enhance manufacturing processes by implementing best practices and conducting root cause analysis for quality improvements. Required skills include CAD software utilization and Health & Safety awareness. The role offers salary growth potential and various benefits, including a pension scheme and 27 days of holiday. Join a team driving innovation in a world-class facility.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Access to private health and dental care

Qualifications

• Good understanding of building and construction equipment assembly and processes.
• Experience with quality concern resolution tools such as 8D and fishbone diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing best practices into the production environment.
• Complete root cause analysis for quality and inefficiency improvements.
• Promote lean and quality as a focus within the business.

Skills

Root cause analysis for quality improvements

Facilitating manufacturing process solutions

CAD software utilization

Health and Safety awareness

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician

Salary: starting £28,900 and rising to £30,400 when role triggers are met + 20% shift allowance

Career Development: You’ll have a structured development plan with regular pay increases as you complete training and build new skills. Your progression is performance-driven, and within 2–3 years you could advance to the next grade, starting at £35,200 and rising to £39,000.

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contracts: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a fixed term (20 months)

Hours: Shift: Mon–Wed: 16:30–02:30, Thu: 16:30–02:00

The Opportunity

Are you someone who is looking to join a team that is leading change and innovation? We are looking for a proactive Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician who is ready to join our world class manufacturing facility. You will be of a highly focused team of Engineers and Technicians within the Manufacturing Engineering department whose work leads the implementation of the latest manufacturing technologies and introducing the latest machines.

What You Will Do

• Driving manufacturing best practices into the production environment.
• Complete root cause analysis for quality & inefficiency improvements to implement robust process containment measures.
• Facilitate the development of manufacturing process solutions work with functional teams, using a range of tool e.g. process flows, PFMEA’s, control plans. Promote lean and quality as a focus within the business.
• CAD software utilisation; Design of jigs, fixtures, updating floorplans and completing virtual builds.
• Adhere to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices.
• Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, & Sustainability.

Note

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your qualifications and skills relevant to the criteria outlined. Depending on the volume of applications, the shortlisting criteria may be enhanced.

What You May Have

• Good understanding of building and construction equipment Assembly, Test or Finish processes and production
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety Awareness and Controls Safety.
• Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter would be advantageous.Experience of quality concern resolution with tools such as 8D, 5why, fishbone diagrams and other appropriate quality tools

What You Will Get

Benefits: 27 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: up to 5% with this role within the UK may include other facilities as and when required