Senior Engine Design Engineer - Base Engine

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays

Up to 12% bonus

Contributory pension scheme – Caterpll

Contributory share scheme – Caterp ll

Flexible benefits including health/dan

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Peterborough, UK, to join the Component Engineering Base Engine Team. You will design engine components, manage projects, and collaborate with global teams and suppliers to meet durability and performance goals.

The role requires strong CAD skills (CREO10), at least 6 years of CAD design experience, and an ability to lead tasks within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years design experience in CAD
• Expert level CAD geometry using CREO10
• Strong understanding of engine-related systems (Breather, Cooling, Lubrication)
• Good understanding of casting and machining of complex iron components
• Technical background (HNC or related degree) preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and packaging engine components including major aluminium and cast iron castings, geartrain, valvetrain and in‑cylinder components
• Input to system design development for breather, cooling, FEAD & lubrication system
• Work with a multi-disciplined global team to meet durability and functional requirements
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers
• Plan and manage project and sub‑project deliverables, ability to lead
• Conduct risk assessment through FMEA to identify design risks and validation needs
• Generate and conduct design reviews to gain wider approval
• Maintain communication with peers, team leader and stakeholders on progress against plan
• Develop drawings to Caterpillar standards for prototype and production
• Work with suppliers using APQP methodology and tools

Skills

CAD design

CREO10 proficiency

Project leadership

Communication skills

Supplier collaboration

Education

HNC or mechanical/automotive engineering degree

Tools

TeamCentre

APQP tools

FMEA

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Peterborough, UK, to join the Component Engineering Base Engine Team. You will design engine components, manage projects, and collaborate with global teams and suppliers to meet durability and performance goals.

The role requires strong CAD skills (CREO10), at least 6 years of CAD design experience, and an ability to lead tasks within a multi-disciplinary environment.