Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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Job Title: Design Engineer (Compact Wheel Loader)

Salary: £47,700 - £56,600 depending on experience / SG22

Contract: Full time & permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity:

As a Design Engineer you will design and develop new and innovative solutions for our market leading, world class mobile construction products. You will join the technical team responsible for the next generation of Compact Wheel Loaders, located within the Building Construction Products Division in Desford, UK.

As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Leading the design and development of new tooled non-metallic components and assemblies, including fluid reservoirs and exterior enclosures, across multiple projects, which are validated to meet functional and technical requirements.

Supporting the design of fabricated components and assemblies, and the routing of hose assemblies for hydraulic oil, engine coolant and air conditioning refrigerant.

Collaborating with global teams and suppliers to deliver new designs into series production which meet quality, velocity and cost targets.

Coordinating with sales and marketing, product development groups, supply chain and manufacturing to manage design changes through the engineering life cycle.

Communicating design status to stakeholders and participating functional areas through presentations and detailed reports.

Telephone interviews w/c 3rd March and on-site face-to-face interviews w/c 10th March.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. 

What you can demonstrate:

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Extensive knowledge and ability to create 3D CAD geometry using solid and surface modelling techniques (ideally CREO), apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to recognised standards, and complete changes using engineering data management systems (ideally Teamcenter).

Analytical Thinking: Effective utilisation of techniques and tools to analyse problems, determine root cause and develop creative solutions.

Product Design and Manufacture: An ability to convert customer needs into requirements and specifications which drive development of concepts through to production designs.

Managing Multiple Priorities: An ability to make effective judgements to prioritise time and progress multiple concurrent activities.

Effective Communications: Excellent communication skills and a continuous learning mindset which enable you to work effectively in a diverse and global team, provide work direction and coaching to others, and deliver and receive constructive feedback.

Top candidates will also have:

Master’s Engineering Degree or equivalent level 7 qualification.

Design and development experience with mobile construction equipment, ideally wheel loaders.

Experience owning, operating or maintaining mobile construction equipment, ideally wheel loaders.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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

Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - 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: Up to 5% and includes UK, Europe, Asia and Americas

Posting Dates:

February 11, 2025 - February 25, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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