Manufacturing Test Engineer – Vehicle Systems

Location: Desford

## Manufacturing Test Engineer – Vehicle Systems Apply locations:
Desford, United Kingdom time type:
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** Career Area:
** Manufacturing
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* Job Description:

**** Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
** When 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.
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* Job Title:

** Manufacturing Test Engineer – Vehicle Systems
** Salary:** £42,000–£57,000 depending on skills demonstrated
** Contract**:
Full time & permanent – 37.50
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* Location:

** Desford, Leicestershire
** The Opportunity
** Interested in working hands-on with full vehicle systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment? As a
** Manufacturing Test Engineer**, you will play a key role in end-of-line (EOL) and functional testing, ensuring machines meet defined performance specifications across engine, hydraulic and integrated systems.

Working within a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineering team, you will support production by diagnosing test failures, improving test capability and embedding robust, repeatable processes. You’ll work closely with engineering, maintenance and operations teams to deliver reliable, high-quality products while driving continuous improvement across production systems.

As a
** Manufacturing Test Engineer,
** you are accountable for, but not limited to:
* Execute and support end-of-line (EOL) vehicle testing across engine, hydraulic and integrated systems, ensuring machines meet defined performance and quality standards.
* Diagnose and resolve test failures across vehicle systems, test equipment and control logic, acting as an escalation point to support production recovery and minimise downtime.
* Analyse test data and system outputs to validate performance and support structured root cause investigations.
* Support and maintain production test systems, ensuring reliable execution, data integrity and effective fault detection.
* Develop and implement improvements to production test processes, diagnostics and fault-finding methods to enhance robustness, repeatability and first-time pass rates.
* Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by defining test requirements, validating methods and introducing new test capability into production.
* Ensure test processes and equipment operate in line with safety, quality and environmental standards, supporting compliant and reliable manufacturing operations.
** NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
**** What You Can Demonstrate:
**** Level Working Knowledge**
* ** Engineering – Manufacturing (MFG):
** Applies manufacturing engineering principles to support EOL testing and production systems, ensuring equipment and processes meet performance, safety and quality requirements. Supports introduction of test capability and its integration into production aligned to NPI and operational needs.
* ** Problem Solving:
** Uses structured fault-finding techniques to diagnose and resolve production test failures across vehicle systems and test equipment. Identifies root causes and implements corrective actions to minimise downtime and improve operational performance.
* ** Analytical Thinking:
** Interprets test data, signals and system outputs to validate performance against specifications and support root cause investigations. Uses data-driven insights to improve diagnostics, fault detection and overall test robustness.
* ** Manufacturing Processes:
** Operates within and improves production test processes to ensure consistency, repeatability and efficient throughput. Supports continuous improvement by refining test methods, diagnostics and standards within a high-volume environment.
** What You May Have:
*** Applies knowledge of production test systems to…