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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. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (2 year fixed term contract)

Salary/Grade: £33,768+ per annum (depending on experience).

Location: Larne

Benefits: 

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 10% bonus

Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%

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. 

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

The opportunity

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Caterpillar (N.I.) situated at Larne on a 2 year fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within the Caterpillar Electric Power team. As a Manufacturing Engineer at Caterpillar, you will have an opportunity to provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, complex manufacturing operations and sophisticated machines.

This role provides a great opportunity for the successful applicant to develop their abilities within an experienced team working on manufacturing engineering projects. The projects you’ll work on involve complex designs, with associated problems for which no precedents may exist, to meet customer specifications. You will be expected to complete projects with limited supervision.

What you will do:

Develop, analyse and manage manufacturing / assembly projects.

Assist in developing department capital and expense budgets.

Support NPI’s, collaborating with engineering and other departments and ensuring smooth introduction into the factory.

Coordinate Solution builds, collaborating with engineering and other departments and ensuring smooth introduction into the factory.

Analyse bay performance including budget and developing / implementing improvements.

Support efficiency projects & line balancing in each value stream to reach cost per hour targets and ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.

Develop and maintain process documentation such as standard work and providing manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification.

Engage in creative problem solving to address operational issues including: ergonomic/ safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns.

Coordinate the purchase and application of machine tools, controls and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations.

Support with the design of complex or intricate jigs and fixtures.

What you have:

Manufacturing Equipment - Level Working Knowledge:

Participates in setting up new electrical and mechanical machines and testing according to manufacturer's specifications.

Conducts routine inspections; checks machine performance and equipment safeguards; reports standards violations.

Lean Manufacturing - Level Working Knowledge:

Discusses considerations for work cell design and effectiveness monitoring.

Explains issues and considerations of implementing lean in own function or area

Manufacturing Processes - Level Extensive Experience:

Advises others using lean manufacturing industry experience and benchmarks for methodology effectiveness.

Develops best practices documentation for all major activities and tasks.

Participates in measuring and monitoring new processes and technologies.

Problem Management Process – Level Working Experience:

Uses a specific discipline or approach to problem solving and resolution.

Records common problems and associated resolution alternatives.

Monitors problem resolution and provides feedback to customer.

Implements the established procedures for handling non-standard or unusual problems.

Works with features of problem reporting and tracking software.

Education:

A University degree in an engineering or equivalent discipline, or higher-level qualification and relevant engineering experience.

Additional information:

This position is currently a hybrid in-office work model, requiring a 3-day weekly office presence onsite at our Larne office and remote work for the remaining days. However, work arrangements may be adjusted at any time based on business needs.

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. #LI

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

Posting Dates:

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.

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