Manufacturing Engineer - Fixed Term Contract JBLE1_NI in Belfast

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. 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. Together, we are building a better world.

Term: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Competitive - depending on experience

Location: Springvale, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 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, holiday purchase

Currently, the Springvale Facility works 4 days per week, Monday through to Thursday as their core hours.

About LPSD: The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) has 12 Manufacturing Facilities and 5 Engineering Facilities globally. We deliver operational excellence in manufacturing large power systems and drivetrain components. The Springvale Facility, Belfast supplies Axles and Transmissions through the support of Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, EHS and Operations Teams.

We currently have an exciting fixed term contract opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join Caterpillar at the Springvale Facility in Belfast. You will have the opportunity to work with others across our organisation, participating in strategic projects.

What you will do:

• Lead the introduction of new products and processes
• Identify, define and implement process quality and process design steps in line with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements
• Identify, purchase and co-ordinate the installation of tooling, equipment, machinery and capital expenditure projects
• Ensure that Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles are applied through the product development process
• Interface with the product group(s) & customer representatives to ensure the customer's technical requirements are translated into the manufacturing processes
• Ensure new product and process implementations meet safety requirements
• Ensure accurate new product costing through Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing accuracy
• Co-ordinate and implement complex engineering changes
• Conduct problem solving and hold Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing
• Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards
• Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities
• Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques

A degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical engineering or relevant manufacturing experience is required. Experience and knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing practices and/or APQP, as well as experience of SAP or another MRP/ERP system, is preferred. Experience in 3D CAD is also beneficial.

What You Will Get: We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and creative marketing team.

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 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.