Manufacturing Engineer Fixed Term Contract

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays.

• Up to 10% bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution up to 6%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees 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 EngineeringEHSand Operations Teams who align to deliver superior safety qualityvelocityand cost to our business partners.

The Opportunity:
We currently an exciting fixed term contract experience for a Manufacturing Engineer to join Caterpillar at the Springvale Facility in Belfast. You will have the opportunity to work with others across ourorganisationand you will be directly involved and at the heart of our businessparticipatingon strategic projects.

At Caterpillar you build what matterswhetheritsthe career you want crucial work skills strong relationships ornew technologies Our work is powered by our people.

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 customers 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.

What you will haveworking level knowledge of:

• Judgment and Decision Making:Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.

• Manufacturing Equipment:Knowledge of the electrical mechanical andlogisticsequipment used in manufacturing; ability to safelyoperate maintainupdateand store them.

• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methodstechnologiesand processes; ability to execute plan manage andmonitorthe entire manufacturing process.

• Manufacturing Safety:Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability toidentifywork-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workersenvironmentand site.

• Manufacturing Standards Procedures and Policies:Knowledge of organizational standardsproceduresand policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan guide and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

• Problem Management Process - MFG:Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processesmethodologiesand techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution.

What Will Set You Apart:

• A degree in Manufacturing Mechanical or Electrical engineering or/and relevant manufacturing experience.

• Experience and knowledge of Six sigma Lean Manufacturing practices and/or APQP

• Experience of SAP or another MRP/ERP system.

• Experience in 3D CAD

• Relevant experience may include:

  • Introducing new products into a manufacturing environment

  • Project management experience; with the introduction of new products and complex engineering changes

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamicdiverseand creative marketing 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 gasturbinesand diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 yearswevebeen 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.

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