Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer

£42,000–£57,000, depending on skills demonstrated

Full time & permanent

Desford, Leicestershire

• Lead the identification, development, and implementation of improvements and modifications to manufacturing equipment and processes to enhance performance and reliability.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations, ensuring production, cost, quality, safety and environmental requirements are met.
• Monitor equipment and process reliability, identify problem areas, and support investigation and corrective actions using structured problem‑solving approaches.
• Review and analyse engineering change notices (ECNs), determine part or process impacts and coordinate the implementation of approved changes into manufacturing.
• Provide engineering support across the planning, development, operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, processes and facilities.
• Ensure manufacturing activities comply with safety standards, quality requirements, environmental regulations and internal engineering policies and procedures.

• Problem Solving:
  Use a structured approach to identify, escalr and support the resolution of manufacturing, equipment or process issues, applying recognised problem‑solving tools within a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing:
  Apply an understanding of lean principles and basic improvement tools to support waste reduction, efficiency improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

• Engineering – Manufacturing (MFG):
  Using manufacturing engineering principles to specify, install, commission and support equipment and control systems, ensuring they meet engineering, safety and quality standards and perform reliably in production.
• Manufacturing Processes:
  Operating within defined manufacturing processes to support production planning, execution and monitoring, helping integrate new technologies and process changes smoothly into live operations.

• An understanding of assembly, test or finishing environments, enabling you to apply engineering knowledge in support of safe, efficient and reliable production.
• Knowledge of engineering change processes and manufacturing documentation, supporting the effective assessment and implementation of part or process changes in production.
• Familiarity with recognised problem‑solving and quality tools (e.g. 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D) to support the investigation and resolution of manufacturing and equipment issues.
• A manufacturing engineering or related technical background that underpins effective support of equipment, manufacturing processes and facilities.

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with opportunity to buy additional holiday.
• 10% Bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme:
  Caterpillar will double the employee’s contribution up to 10%.
• Contributory share scheme:
  Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee’s contribution.
• Employee Support Networks: join groups that offer support, connection and a sense of community.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, and EV car lease.

Up to 5% UK travel may be required, including visits to other facilities as needed.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.