Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the UK seeks a proactive Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician in Desford. This role involves driving manufacturing best practices, conducting root cause analysis, and ensuring adherence to safety policies. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of production processes and excellent problem-solving skills. There is a pathway for progression and a structured development plan with competitive salary and benefits including pension and annual leave.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Bonus and contributory pension scheme

Employee Support Networks

Flexible benefits including health care access

Qualifications

• Good understanding of assembly, test or finish processes.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety controls.
• Experience with quality tools like 8D, 5 Why.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing best practices.
• Complete root cause analysis for quality improvements.
• Facilitate development of manufacturing process solutions.
• Utilise CAD software for design tasks.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policy.

Skills

Understanding of building and construction equipment

Health & Safety Awareness

Quality concern resolution skills

Tools

CAD software

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician
Salary: starting £28,900 and rising to £30,400 when role triggers are met
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: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Hours: Please make sure you can commit to the working hours before applying:
Shift 1: Mon–Thurs 05:30–14:30, Fri 05:30–09:00
Shift 2: Mon–Thurs 06:00–15:00, Fri 06:00–09:30
Shift 3: Mon–Thurs 06:30–15:30, Fri 06:30–10:00

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 part 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

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

• 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