{"id":473140,"url":"https://alion.io/job/caterpillar-manufacturing-engineer-3","title":"Manufacturing Engineer","company":{"id":176554,"name":"Caterpillar","domain":"caterpillar.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/caterpillar","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":86,"open_postings":39,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.769,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":12,"computed_at":"2026-10-20T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Peterlee, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":49519,"max":61899,"currency":"GBP","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":83788},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-04T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-04","last_verified_at":"2026-10-21T01:03:37Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":47,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":47},"description":"Career Area:\nManufacturingJob Description:\nYour Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.\nWhen 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. We don't just 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.\nJob Posting Title: Manufacturing Engineer\nSalary: £49,519 - £61,899\nLocation: Peterlee, County Durham\nHours: Full Time - 36.50, 4.5 days in the Peterlee facility.\nTravel: Minimal (project specific)\nAbout Caterpillar Peterlee\nCaterpillar 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 facility's 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.\nThe Manufacturing Engineering team are responsible for developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards, recommending and implementing improvements to production processes, and coordinating manufacturing launch for new or revised products. The team utilises the latest design systems and techniques including 3D virtual vitalisation and Production Validation centres.\nThe Opportunity\nAs a Manufacturing Engineer within the Team, you will have the opportunity to provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, complex manufacturing operations and sophisticated tooling and machinery.\nYou will contribute to the planning and delivery of projects, continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, whilst broadening your professional network.\nJob Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:\nLead the development and implementation of automated tooling, manufacturing processes, systems planning, layouts, standards, and product release activities, coordinating across multiple disciplines.\n\nLead new product and process introduction programs using Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Design for Manufacture (DfM), and virtual design, development, validation, and simulation technologies.\n\nSupport the specification, acquisition, installation, and commissioning of tooling, machinery, equipment, and process improvements to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing operations.\n\nDrive operational excellence and lean manufacturing initiatives by optimizing production flow, equipment utilization, material movement, storage, and facility layouts to meet evolving business requirements.\n\nManage project schedules and coordinate the availability of equipment, materials, and resources to support production and delivery objectives.\n\nLead capital and expense projects focused on process improvement, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction, including business case development, research, and approval activities.\n\nDevelop and maintain standard work and process documentation, partnering with manufacturing and support teams to resolve issues related to processes, tooling, and equipment.\n\nMonitor industry developments and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.\n\nDegree Requirement\nDegree or equivalent experience desired\nSkills, experience & qualifications you will have\nCollaborative Automation: Knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes.\nDecision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.\nEngineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.\nLean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.\nManufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.\nRobotic Process Automation (RPA): Knowledge of techniques and processes of robotic process automation (RPA); ability to develop and deploy RPA solutions in various industries.\nProject 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.\nTop Candidates will have:\nPrevious experience of industrial or automotive assembly plants\n\nUniversity technical degree in a manufacturing engineering-related discipline\n\nFamiliar with company policies and procedures with a strong department background.\n\nAbility to build strong relationships and collaborate with various stakeholders.\n\nLean manufacturing training and qualifications\n\nCE / UKCA / PUWER Qualifications\n\nSafety / Ergonomic Qualifications\n\nSafety NEBOSH / IOSH Qualification and/or be able to demonstrate through previous experience, a positive attitude and commitment towards Safety\n\nAPQP / PPAP Experience and Qualifications\n\nNB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.\nPending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.\nBenefits:\n25 days annual leave,\n\nUp to 10% Bonus\n\nContributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%\n\nContributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.\n\nOptional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.\n\nWhat You Will Get\nWe 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.\nAbout Caterpillar\nCaterpillar 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 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.\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Posting Dates:\nSeptember 4, 2026 - September 18, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply\nNot ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7397,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Annual leave","Car lease"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Energy & Utilities","Manufacturing","Fossil Fuels","Industrial Machinery"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-06T13:51:37Z"},{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-14T02:00:51Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"GB","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"Licensed UK visa sponsor (Skilled Worker, Graduate Trainee, Senior or Specialist Worker)","filings_12m":null,"filings_prev_12m":null,"green_card_filings_12m":null,"median_offered_wage_usd":null,"route":"Skilled Worker; Global Business Mobility: Graduate Trainee; Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker","cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-20T06:21:30+00:00","sources":["UK Home Office: register of licensed sponsors (workers)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":4,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.148,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":46,"expected_fill_days":12,"reasons":["conf:1","stale_co","wave","velocity","win:tail","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-20T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":83788,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/caterpillar-manufacturing-engineer-3","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/caterpillar-manufacturing-engineer-3.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-21T02:38:19Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3835,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-22T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":176554},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=176554"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fcaterpillar-manufacturing-engineer-3"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fcaterpillar-manufacturing-engineer-3"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fcaterpillar-manufacturing-engineer-3"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/caterpillar-manufacturing-engineer-3\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fcaterpillar-manufacturing-engineer-3"}]}