Manufacturing Engineering (12 Month Placement Scheme)

Manufacturing Engineering (12 Month Placement Scheme)

Career Area: Enterprise Cross Functional
Compensation Grade: 14
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. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

12 Month Industrial Placement Scheme
Discipline: Manufacturing Engineering
Location: Springvale, Northern Ireland
Salary: £24,500, Share Scheme, Pension, Flexible working, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).

We currently have some exciting opportunities for industrial placement students to join Caterpillar across several of our sites. You will have the opportunity to work with others across our organisation and you will be directly involved in strategic projects.

Eligibility: In order to be eligible to complete a 12 Month Industrial Placement commencing June 2025, you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated master's program.

What do we do? Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. We have a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which we operate.

Diversity at Caterpillar: We value diversity at Caterpillar and believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go. We are proud to be active partners with both the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Women's Engineering Society (WES).

What experiences can we offer you? During our yearlong scheme, you will work on multiple diverse projects, collaborate with people in Caterpillar facilities worldwide, and gain first-hand experience of Lean Manufacturing.

Job duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

1. Leading production employees to execute the assembly, test and paint processes.
2. Utilizing Caterpillar Production System (Lean Manufacturing) Principles to deliver improvements.
3. Supporting efficiency improvement initiatives at the facility.
4. Updating production standard work documentation.

Who are we looking for? We are looking for open-minded, excellent problem solvers who can learn quickly. Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in a relevant discipline.

Recruitment Process Guidelines:

1. Online Application: Complete the online application and attach your CV.
2. Video Interview: If selected, you will complete a user-friendly video interview.
3. Assessment Centre: This will assess a range of behaviours such as teamwork and decision-making.
4. Offer: After the Assessment Centre, offers will be extended to preferred candidates.

Placement students will start on 30 th June 2025. We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar!

How do I apply? Only one application is required. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. Click the apply button today!

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Posting Dates: October 8, 2024 - December 1, 2024