Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

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Job Title Manufacturing Support Engineer

Salary: £16.29

Location: Shrewsbury       

Benefits: 

26 days annual leave  

Up to 6% 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.

Caterpillar Defense

With over 100 years of manufacturing experience, Caterpillar Defense’s manufacturing facility in Shrewsbury brings a full complement of services to our customers.  From new products to remanufacturing engines and transmissions that have been in service with end users, Shrewsbury can complement and offer all that the modern land systems user requires.

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Support Engineer working in the Shrewsbury business. Scope of the role includes supporting CPS (Caterpillar production system) Operational processes whilst working closely with members of the Manufacturing Engineering Department. The successful candidate must be a self-starter with the enthusiasm and tenacity to succeed.

The position reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will have the opportunity to work across all business units within the Shrewsbury facility. This role will play a key part in the introduction of new processes and equipment for the upcoming Transmission projects.

What You Will Do:

Supporting Manufacturing Engineering, Quality and HS & E Teams in the ongoing application of continuous improvement including actioning of CI cards, CAV, NIOSH assessments, Noise reduction projects, Involvement with investigation of near misses.

Managing documentation for strip & build processes.

Creation of or supporting creation of all CPS (Caterpillar production system) documentation to include:

           -   PFMEAs

     -   Control Plans 

           -   Risk Assessments

           -   Standard work

Working with Teams & Contractors to achieve project goals and improve Build to Plan adherence.

Facilitation/Input of metrics for PID (Process improvement dialogue) Board Reviews

Facility 5S Auditor

Coordination of Risk Assessment Projects.

Involvement in New Employee Standard Work Inductions

Participate in Assessment Centres

What You Will Have:

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

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes

Must have good computer skills and have the ability to learn and complete tasks to deadlines.

Good planning and organisational skills are required as are teamwork skills.

Good communication and analytical skills will assist the change agent in meeting the roles objectives.

Proactive Safety approach to situations

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:

February 3, 2025 - February 16, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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