Mechanical Design Engineer (Enclosure Design)

Caterpillar; Larne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company located in Larne is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Global Solutions Engineering Group. The role involves designing and developing electric power products, providing technical guidance, and resolving production issues. Candidates should have experience with 3D modelling software and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. This position offers up to a 10% bonus, annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme among other benefits. Candidates must possess strong communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Up to 10% bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Optional flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product design and development.
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings.
• Effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Provide designs backed up with 3D models and technical drawings.
• Guide associate engineers on technical issues.
• Investigate and resolve production issues.

Skills

Experience designing fabricated structures

Technical communication

Analytical thinking

Managing multiple priorities

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

Creo or similar 3D Modelling Software

Job description

Career Area

Engineering

Compensation Grade

22

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you are 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

Mechanical Design Engineer (Enclosure Design)

Salary/Grade

£40,606 - £47,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Location

Larne

Benefits

• Up to 10% bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%
• 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.

This position requires 4.5 days a week in the office.

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

The opportunity

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Global Solutions Engineering Group at Caterpillar (N.I.) situated at Larne. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within the Caterpillar Electric Power engineering team.

The Global Solutions Engineering Group is responsible for the development of design to order customer specific electric power products. This includes new product development, technical support for operations, processing of engineering changes, investigation & resolution of product quality issues.

This role provides a great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop their abilities within an experienced team working on projects for various export markets.

As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will primarily carry out the concept and design of mechanical engineering projects through to production, and ensure the electric power products provide superior performance, best cost, durability, quality, and serviceability for our customers.

For the right candidate, this role will include opportunities for you to be the lead engineer on smaller electric power projects.

What you will do

• Provide designs of selected projects backed up by 3D models, technical drawings, instructions and B.O.M.’s to enable the manufacture and assembly of specialist genset applications.
• Provide technical and general guidance to associate engineers as required.
• Investigating & resolving issues affecting production of Solutions builds.
• Liaison with other Departments such as marketing, purchasing, validation & quality on the resolution of design specification queries & production issues.
• Specification and requisition of production materials for manufacture and finished components for assembly.
• The recording and control of documentation issued for manufacture.

What you have

Product Design and Development - Level Working Knowledge:

• Experience designing fabricated structures
• Previous experience of working in a product design/development environment.

Technical Excellence - Level Working Knowledge:

• Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
• Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering - Level Extensive Experience:

• Working with Creo or similar 3D Modelling Software in a previous role.
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings in accordance with recognised standards.

Managing Multiple Priorities - Level Working Knowledge:

• Responds to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.
• Performs at least 2-3 concurrent activities without reducing productivity.

Analytical Thinking - Level Extensive Experience:

• Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research.
• Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action.
• Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts.

Effective Communications - Level Working Knowledge:

• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Education

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline or demonstrative work-related experience.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. 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. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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

Posting Dates

January 27, 2026 - February 10, 2026

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