Manufacturing Engineering

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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 Project Support Technician - 12 Months Fix term contract

Salary: 15.07 to 18.87 (Depending on Experience)

Location: Shrewsbury

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave

• Up to 6% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.

What will Caterpillar do for you

From day one youre set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training relatable mentors global experience competitive salary package work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

You power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all when your work can impact the entire world its important to do work that matters.

Job Opportunity:

Due to the introduction of new products and increases in demand the Manufacturing Engineering team are seeking three project support technicians to support with several NPI and continuous improvement projects on a 12-month (min) secondment basis.

Working with the Manufacturing Engineers and project team members the project support technician will play a key role with the implementation of new processes across site introducing new layouts machinery tooling and documentation.

This is an excellent opportunity for personal development enhancing and learning new skills while being a key contributor in the future state of the facility.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Support new process standard work introduction.

Provide new tooling support to the lines: assembly machining or test.

Implement and utilise Caterpillar CPS principles of 5s waste elimination standard work and lean manufacturing to setup new work areas.

Benching marking of existing processes conducting time and motion studies.

Utilise computer systems such as MS Office MS Visio and MS Project to documentation and analyse data.

Contribute to weekly team meetings using past experiences and product knowledge to make key contributions.

Skills and Experience:

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

Knowledge of machining assembly test logistics or support processes at Caterpillar Shrewsbury.

Familiar with Caterpillar continuous improvement principles.

Demonstrate planning organising skills adaptability and flexibility.

Team player resilience with customer focus efforts.

Ability to multitask and prioritise work.

Excellent computer skills

Familiarity with Standard work

Adaptability and ability to work on own initiative.

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

Lean manufacturing experience.

Familiarity of production and manufacturing routings

ERP (QAD) experience

Experience of new product introduction

Project management experience

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.

This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information including but not limited to U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) 22 C.F.R. 120 et. seq.; the Export Administration Regulation 15 C.F.R. 730-774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations 31 C.F.R. 500-598 and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively Export Control and Protection of Information Laws) and you may be subjected to additional security screening / checking

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