Manufacturing Engineering Technician

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Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Apply locations Desford, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0000293327

Career Area: Operations

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.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Salary: £33,800

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Full Time: 37.50 hours

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a proactive Manufacturing Engineering Technician who is ready to join our world-class manufacturing facility. You will be part of a highly focused team of Engineers and Technicians within the Manufacturing Engineering department whose work leads the implementation of the latest manufacturing technologies.

What You Will Do:

• Drive manufacturing best practices into the production environment.
• Create automation project management tracking, including establishing project templates and creating dashboards for KPI tracking.
• Develop and maintain project templates using Project Management software (Microsoft Project).
• Complete root cause analysis for quality and inefficiency improvements to implement robust process containment measures.
• Facilitate the development of manufacturing process solutions, working with functional teams using tools such as process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Utilize CAD software for the design of jigs, fixtures, updating floor plans, and completing virtual builds.
• Adhere to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices.
• Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, & Sustainability.

What You Must Have:

• Good understanding of building and construction equipment assembly, test, or finish processes and production.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety awareness and controls.
• Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter.
• Proven ability to create PowerBI Apps relating to manufacturing environments.
• Minimal base working knowledge of Microsoft Project.

Candidates without the above will not be progressed through the application process.

What You Will Get:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on their skills by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements. You will become a member of a skilled, diverse, and inclusive team that will provide a good foundation for future career development within Caterpillar.

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to buy and sell, 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 private health and dental care plans, EV car lease, etc.

Travel: Less than 5%, mainly UK-based travel to other facilities as required.

Closing Date: 28th February

Posting Dates: February 24, 2025 - February 28, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).