Engineering Manager: Test & Development
Engineering Manager: Test & Development
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EngineeringJob Description:
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Job Title: Engineering Manager: Test & Development
Salary: Starting from 76638 - 80000 (depending on experience)
Location: Peterlee Country Durham
Benefits:
25 days annual leave
Monthly Cash Car Allowance - 650pcm
Employee Private Health Care
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar - will match 50% of the employees contribution.
Optional flexible benefits include access to health and dental care family plans EV car lease holiday purchase.
About Caterpillar Peterlee
Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat Articulated Trucks currently producing an 8-model range used in many industries including mining construction and aggregates. The facilitys manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques robotic technology and automated body paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.
The Opportunity
Were looking for a visionary Test and Development Engineering Manager to lead a talented team in evolving our cutting-edge facilitydelivering breakthrough solutions for the next generation of machines and the intelligent systems that power them.
The role will manage the Test and Development team to provide enhanced verification and validation test and development solutions for Articulated Trucks. You will manage a team delivering operations necessary (build instrument test operate in test environment measure report) to allow NPI programs test plans to be executed. To do this you will be expected to provide new resourced solutions to provide facts and data through measurement or simulation to engineering teams within Caterpillar. This role reports into the Engineering manager of Articulated Trucks and is based in Peterlee UK.
What You Will Do
Managing staffing development and performance management programs for engineering teams; motivating and developing project and team leaders.
Providing specialized engineering technical support and consulting services to various areas of the organization.
Managing high-impact short and long duration engineering initiatives and projects; ensuring achievement of engineering plan and product quality.
Maintaining product release plans and material plans; driving programs to completion on time and within budget.
Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering Computer Science or Materials Science curriculum.
Degree Requirement
Degree required ideally an accredited Engineering Computer Science or Materials Science curriculum.
Skills You Will Have
Planning: Tactical Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term) tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan.
Level Extensive Experience:
Customer/Market Focus: Understanding of the importance of remaining aware of shifting market priorities and ability to respond to internal and external customer needs in a manner that consistently adds value.
Level Extensive Experience:
Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.
Level Extensive Experience:
Collaborating Globally: Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results.
Level Working Knowledge:
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Level Extensive Experience:
Top candidates will demonstrate:
Deep Expertise in Test & Development Engineering
Proven mastery of engineering processes procedures and methodologies that drive innovation and reliability.Decisive and Action-Oriented
A strong sense of urgency and the ability to make swift informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.Project Leadership Excellence
A solid track record of delivering complex engineering projects on time and within scope.Precision-Driven Mindset
Exceptional attention to detail ensuring engineering integrity and quality at every stage.Inspirational People Leadership
Highly developed team management and mentoring skills with a passion for building high-performing collaborative teams.Strategic Data Visionary
Forward-thinking approach to leveraging big data and analytics to transform test and development capabilities.
Additional Information
Hours: Full Time - 36.50 5 days in the Peterlee facility.
Travel: Not associated with this Role
What You Will Get
We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness autonomy support and personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years weve 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
Posting Dates:
August 20 2025 - September 1 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
