Mechanical Systems Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 65,000

Job description

Career Area

Engineering

Job Description

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Job Title: Mechanical Systems Engineer

Salary: £47,615 + per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business. The minimum expectation is to be 3 days in the workplace.

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
The Mechanical Systems team have a vacancy for a Mechanical Systems Engineer who will be supporting all aspects of mechanical system performance, reliability & durability - for both NPI (New Product Introduction) programs & current production engines.

What You Will Do

• Working within a virtual platform team - taking ownership, using initiative and delivering tasks/projects. Subject Matter Experts will provide support as needed.
• Identification of System Integration requirements, cascading Product Objectives through to Technical Objectives, and performing system level trade offs.
• Creation of Engine System Failure Mode Effective Analysis (FMEA), supporting risk identification and facilitating the creation of system & component validation plans (DVP – Design Verification Plan).
• Project Management of engine build and test plans, delivering product validation tests through both our onsite test facility and in application.
• Review engine and machine data from validation tests and in field usage.
• Liaise with application leads & customers to negotiate in field validation opportunities.
• Collaborate with component & test engineers to drive decision making from engine data reviews and end of test inspections.
• Support Technical Issue resolution.

What You Will Have
Technical Excellence - Expert Level

• A Systems Engineering approach to product development.
• Demonstrated experience of Engine Design, Development or Simulation.
• Demonstrated experience of planning validation and test requirements.
• Experience of DFMEA facilitation and creation.

Effective Communication - Working Knowledge

• Good communication skills, both written and working as part of a team.

Problem Solving - Working Knowledge

• Ability to interrogate data with experience of engines or similar applications.

Top Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Experience of Root Cause investigation techniques.
• 6 Sigma Methodology, Continuous Process Improvement & Lean.
• Experience of applications with construction machinery or generating sets.
• Experience of Proactive Reliability methods and demonstration of Product Quality.
• Experience of industrial diesel engines.

What You Will Get
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a diverse team that play a vital role in the future of the products that we are developing. The team are fully immersed from the start of a new program; setting requirements and technical objectives, right through to planning and delivering validation activities on engine & machine. The role will involve working with our UK and global partners along with our customer groups to deliver fully validated robust powertrain solutions. We have a lot of exciting projects in flight meaning the demand on our Systems Engineering team is high. To be successful, we must focus on and deliver standard work – requirements setting, early risk identification & robust mitigation, technical issue management to name some key areas. The role is within our Peterborough Engineering & Technology centre where you will work alongside a range of system and validation specialists, with support and collaboration from Engineers across facilities in US, China, India, and Japan. Opportunities for growth and further responsibility will be available for the successful candidate in role.

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.

Posting Dates
March 24, 2025 - April 7, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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