Senior Engine Performance Engineer – Systems Integration

Caterpillar Inc.; Desford; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private Medical

12% bonus

contributory pension scheme – Caterpll

contributory share scheme – Caterpilar

Employee Support Networks

flexible benefits including private/EV

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Desford, Leicestershire, is seeking a Senior Engine Performance Engineer (Systems Integration) to lead the integration and performance of diesel engines across wheel loaders and other machines within the Building Construction Products division.

You’ll support both NPI and CPI programmes, applying engineering expertise to deliver reliable, high‑performing solutions for customers. You will collaborate with vehicle systems teams and engine suppliers, define performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent capability to analyse complex systems.
• Ability to lead technical investigations and deliver robust solutions.
• Experience in engine performance, emissions systems, and machine integration.

Responsibilities

• Define engine performance requirements with vehicle performance teams.
• Lead diesel engine integration across multiple machine platforms.
• Develop validation strategies and test plans with suppliers.
• Analyze engine and emissions data to drive product improvement.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communications

Technical excellence

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Equivalent capability through experience

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Vector CANape

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Desford, Leicestershire, is seeking a Senior Engine Performance Engineer (Systems Integration) to lead the integration and performance of diesel engines across wheel loaders and other machines within the Building Construction Products division.

You’ll support both NPI and CPI programmes, applying engineering expertise to deliver reliable, high‑performing solutions for customers. You will collaborate with vehicle systems teams and engine suppliers, define performance