Performance Simulation Associate Engineer

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Engineering

Job Title: Performance Simulation Associate Engineer

Salary: £35,500 to £44,500 (depending on skills and experience)

Location: Wimborne

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 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
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase
• Employee Referral Scheme

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne on the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District. Positioned centrally along the south coast, it is located close to national and international transport links.

With approximately 130 members of staff, there is a long and distinguished history spanning over 50 years of manufacturing marine propulsion and auxiliary engines under the Cat® and Perkins Marine® brands. Genset packages ranging from 1.5 Litre to 7.1 Litre and 7.1 Litre propulsion engines are produced at the Wimborne site.

The facility employs a wealth of hugely experienced designers, engineers and technicians used to providing solutions for commercial, pleasure, and military customers. From the design, testing and building, each engine is proven before leaving the premises to ensure the best performance for the end-user.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering foundation who is eager to apply analytical and simulation techniques to solve real-world product and system challenges. You'll bring sound technical knowledge, a curious and methodical approach to problem solving, and a desire to develop your expertise in simulation and virtual engineering.

As part of the Engineering team, you'll work closely with design, manufacturing, supply chain, and test engineers to support the development of Caterpillar products. Using simulation and analysis tools, you'll help evaluate the performance, reliability, and robustness of components and sytems, providing the technical insights that guide engineering decisions and product improvements.

You’ll be responsible for executing simulation activities and delivering accurate, timely analysis that supports project objectives. Working with stakeholders across the business, you'll help define engineering problems, assess potential solutions, and communicate clear recommendations based on data-driven analysis. Your work will have a direct impact on product development, validation processes, and the successful delivery of new technologies.

This is a varied and challenging role that requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly. You’ll contribute to multiple projects, balancing technical rigour with practical engineering judgement while working within project schedules and business priorities.

While you may already have experience with engineering analysis, modelling, or simulation tools, we’ll support your continued development through exposure to a broad range of products, technologies, and engineering challenges. You’ll have opportunities to expand your technical capability, learn new simulation methods, and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices.

For a motivated engineer, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop specialist simulation expertise while building a broader understanding of product development within a global engineering organisation. As your experience grows, you’ll take on increasingly complex assignments, influence key engineering decisions, and play a…