Manufacturing Project Engineer - 24m Contract

Manufacturing Project Engineer – 24‑Month Contract

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Job Title

Manufacturing Project Engineer

Salary

£55,500 – £68,000 (depending on skills)

Location

Stockton‑Upon‑Tees

Contract

Full Time & 24‑month contract

The Opportunity

As a Manufacturing Project Engineer you support process development projects for the continuous improvement of the safety, quality, velocity and cost of manufacturing.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical expertise and guidance in major manufacturing projects, working with internal and external suppliers to support or improve manufacturing productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Implement major systems and coordinate them with the total plant.
• Communicate with suppliers to analyse their current or proposed product/process designs to determine feasibility of using existing designs or modifying them to improve process and/or product.
• Provide guidance to manufacturing engineers and operators to develop high‑quality products and processes.
• Focus on the control and development of laser, press, and machining processes.

What You Can Demonstrate

• Problem solving: Understanding different ways to spot, predict, and fix problems in how a company runs or how work gets done, and choosing the right method to solve problems in different situations.
• Project management: Planning and running projects, organising tasks, tracking progress, and using people and tools effectively to meet project goals.
• Lean manufacturing: Understanding the principles and methods of lean manufacturing, focusing on reducing waste and improving efficiency, and applying them to improve production processes.
• Manufacturing best practices and standards: Knowing the best ways and rules to make manufacturing safer, faster, and more effective, and creating and using these practices to improve product design, manufacture and delivery.
• Change control – MFG: Understanding how to handle changes in the production process, including identifying, reviewing, approving, tracking, and recording changes to ensure smooth and safe operations.

What You May Have

• Degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing, mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Six Sigma Green Belt.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.

What You Will Get

With Caterpillar you gain limitless opportunities across engineering, human resources, manufacturing, marketing, sales, supply chain and more. You create the career you want — it’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a longstanding commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays; opportunity to buy and sell; 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 private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc.

Travel

Up to 5% within the UK; the role may include other facilities as required.

Posting Dates

December 6, 2025 – December 18, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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