Senior Associate Engineer

Caterpillar; Peterborough; À distance; GBP 37 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% bonus

Pension with 10% employee match

Share scheme 50% match

Flexible benefits including health and

EV car lease

Holiday purchase

Résumé du poste

Caterpillar in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Associate Engineer to join the Component Engineering team. You will help develop Air and Fuel system components, working with a global team to deliver high-quality solutions from concept through production.

The role is based in the office five days a week and involves defence-related projects as required. The ideal candidate has strong product development expertise, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills, with a focus on quality,

Qualifications

• Product Development: knowledge of concept-to-production cycles.
• Technical Excellence: structured problem solving with strong expertise.
• Analytical Thinking: root-cause analysis with cost/benefit view.
• Effective Communications: clear transmission of ideas and needs.

Responsabilités

• Develop, validate and integrate Air and Fuel system components (Turbochargers, Manifolds, EGR, fuel systems).
• Conduct risk assessments and FMEA to identify design risks and validation needs.
• Define test plans, boundary conditions, and coordinate testing with partners.
• Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary global team to meet customer, durability and functional requirements.
• Engage with suppliers to ensure design solutions meet quality and cost targets.
• Support product issues, perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and manage project deliverables and conduct design reviews.

Connaissances

Product Development

Technical Excellence

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Project Management

Product Testing

Accuracy & attention to detail

Description du poste

## Senior Associate EngineerApply: Peterborough, United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: R0000400311**Career Area:**Engineering**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: Senior Associate Engineer****Salary:** **£41,593 + Dependent upon experience****Location: Peterborough****Benefits:*** **25 days annual leave*** **Up to 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 health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.** **About IPSD**Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future. **Job Summary**An exciting opportunity to join the Component Engineering team and support the development of Air and Fuel Systems. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll be working with global engineering teams to deliver high-quality, value-driven solutions from concept to production. **Additional Info*** This role is based in the office 5 days per week, <10% travel.* This role includes the development and support of products used in defence applications. Candidates must be willing and able to undertake work on defence-related projects as required by the business. **What You Will Do**As a Senior Associate Engineer in the team, you will be expected to work alongside experienced engineers to support the development of Air and fuel systems. Typical Tasks could include: * Development, validation and integration of a variety of Air and Fuel system components, including but not limited to: Turbochargers, Manifolds, EGR systems, Low Pressure fuel systems, High Pressure fuel systems.* Conducting risk assessment through effective FMEA generation on components and systems to identify and address design risks and determine validation needs.* Identify test plan, boundary conditions and success criteria and coordinate testing with internal and external partners.* Work in a multi-disciplined global team to ensure solutions meet customer, durability and functional requirements.* Developing strong relationships with suppliers to ensure design solutions are aligned to high quality and cost expectations* Developing solutions for complex issues arising from the Quality and Manufacturing environments* Support product issues, determine root cause, put in place containment actions, and develop permanent corrective actions* Planning and managing project and sub-project deliverables* Conduct design reviews to gain wider approval* Maintain communication to peers, team leader and stakeholders with progress against planned activities* Work with suppliers using APQP methodology and tools* Lead less complex projects from start to finish independently. **What You Have**Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience: * Product Development: Working knowledge of product development cycle from concept to production.* Technical Excellence - Provides structured approach in analyzing and resolving technical problems through strong technical expertise, continuous learning, and sound problem-solving.* Analytical Thinking: Identifies root causes for a problem, evaluates costs, benefits and risks, and breaks down complex problems to deliver effective solutions.* Effective Communications: Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.* Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making by analyzing situations and applying appropriate tools and techniques to achieve effective outcomes.* Project Management: Demonstrates foundational project management knowledge, including project phases, deliverables, critical paths, and the effective use of project management tools.* Product Testing: Applies product testing methods and tools to develop, execute, and document testing strategies, ensuring product quality and compliance throughout the development process.* Accuracy & attention to detail: Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy by applying quality checks, minimizing errors, and understanding their impact on outcomes. **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. **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. #LIng. #LI**This position requires working onsite five days a week.**Posting Dates:**October 22, 2026 - October 29, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply