Manufacturing Project Engineer - 24m Contract

Caterpillar; Rugby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer in the UK seeks a Manufacturing Project Engineer to support process development projects aiming to enhance manufacturing safety, quality, and cost. Responsibilities include technical guidance in major projects, supplier communication, and process control in manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and skills such as problem solving and project management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £55,500 - £68,000, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

10% bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including health and dental care plans

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise and guidance in major manufacturing projects.
• Implementing major systems and coordinating with the total plant.
• Communicating with suppliers to analyze product/process designs.
• Providing guidance to manufacturing engineers to develop quality products.
• Focusing on control and development of laser, press and machining processes.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Best Practices and Standards

Change Control - MFG

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, mechanical or electrical engineering

Six sigma green belt

IOSH Managing safely

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.

Job Title

Manufacturing Project Engineer

Salary

£55,500 - £68,000 depending on skills

Location

Stockton-Upon-Tees

Contract

Full Time & 24m contract

The Opportunity

As a Manufacturing Project Engineer you support process development projects for the continuous improvement of the safety, quality, velocity and cost of manufacturing.

What You Will Do

• Providing technical expertise and guidance in major manufacturing projects, working with internal/external suppliers to support/improve manufacturing productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Implementing major systems and the coordination of those systems with the total plant.
• Communicating with suppliers to analyse their current or proposed product/process designs to determine feasibility of using existing designs or modifying the designs to improve process and/or product.
• Providing guidance to manufacturing engineers and operators in order to develop high quality products and processes.
• Specific focus on the Control and development of laser, press and machining processes.

What You Can Demonstrate

• Problem Solving: Understanding different ways to spot, predict, and fix problems in how a company runs or how work gets done. Knowing how to choose the right method to solve problems in different situations.
• Project Management: Knowing how to successfully plan and run projects. This includes organizing tasks, keeping track of progress, and using people and tools wisely to meet project goals.
• Lean Manufacturing: Understanding the ideas and methods behind lean manufacturing, which focuses on reducing waste and improving efficiency. Being able to apply these ideas to improve how things are made and managed.
• Manufacturing Best Practices and Standards: Knowing the best ways and rules to make manufacturing safer, faster, and more effective. Being able to create and use these practices to improve how products are designed, made, and delivered.
• Change Control - MFG: Understanding how to handle changes in the production process. This includes identifying, reviewing, approving, tracking, and recording changes to make sure everything runs smoothly and safely.

What You May Have

• Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, mechanical or electrical engineering
• Six sigma green belt
• IOSH Managing safely

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 and sell, 10% 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 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

December 6, 2025 - December 18, 2025

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

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