Design Engineer

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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: Design Engineer (Laud & Haul Heavy Structures)

Location: Peterlee County Durham

Salary: 49519 - 61899

Hours: Full Time Permanent 36.5 hours per week

Job Reference: R

Hiring Manager: Christy Lee

Posting Dates: 09/02/2026-23/02/2026

Benefits:

• 25 Days annual leave

• Annual bonus up to 10%

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution doubled by Company up to 10%)

• Share Ownership Scheme (50% Company matched)

• Personalised Flexible Benefits (Medical/Dental Cover etc)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Onsite Gym

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 dump body paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.

The Opportunity

The Load & Haul Heavy Structures team is currently seeking a Design Engineer located in Peterlee UK. This role will focus on the design of Articulated Truck heavy structures. The engineers on the team gain broad exposure to design analysis test manufacturing and supplier collaboration. The selected candidate will play an important role in developing and continuously improving the safety quality and cost and features on the equipment they design.

If youre passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a dynamic cross-functional environment this is your opportunity to make a big impact at Caterpillar

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Design Heavy Structures with an acute focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

• Utilize CREO to create highly integrated designs within machine platforms.

• Coordinate design validation activities including finite element analysis and on-machine validation by defining requirements working with the teams performing the simulation and/or testing and interpreting the results.

• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) activity to ensure components are developed to meet time cost and quality requirements within budget.

• Prioritize workload and create delegation plans to improve time cost and quality metrics.

• Communicate progress & results to customers suppliers team members and functional community.

• Actively participate in Workshops during Pilot and Pre-Production Heavy Structures builds.

Degree Requirement
Bachelors degree in an accredited Mechanical Agricultural Aerospace Civil Metallurgical or related engineering curriculum is required.

Skills experience & qualifications you will have:

Product Design and Development
Proficiency in CREO or other CAD tools
Fundamental understanding of structural weldment design including structural steel castings and thick plates (15mm and above).
Functional understanding of finite element analysis for structural component evaluation.
Working knowledge of welding and fabrication manufacturing processes.
Engages appropriate subject matter experts to effectively resolve technical issues.

Managing Multiple Priorities
Effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and achieve organizational goals
Balance competing demands and manage time efficiently.
Adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Effective Communications
Experience with collaboration tools and processes such as APQP and CPPD
Willing and able to collaborate with international teams in various time zones.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Proficiency in CREO Simulate or other CAE tools.

• Executed all phases of a new product development program.

• Experience collaborating with manufacturers or suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability.

• Experience with Caterpillar processes such as NPI and CPI

• Caterpillar component and systems knowledge

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 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

Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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