Senior Mechanical Engineer

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Job Description:

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Job Title:
Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location:
Peterborough

Salary:
57700 depending on experience

Hiring Manager:
Naga Inukollu

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave

• Up to 12% bonus

• Contributory pension scheme
  - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme
  - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.

• Employee Referral Scheme

About IPSD

Caterpillars Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine Petroleum Industrial Applications Electric Generators and Locomotives. Caterpillars company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary

Within the Industrial Power Systems Division of Caterpillar Test and Development Engineering is responsible for the execution of power system development programmes. This role will support the Test Facilities Engineering department in our dedicated state of the art Europe Research & Development Centre at the Caterpillar Business Park Peterborough UK. Reporting to the Engineering Manager this senior-level position plays a critical role in the design optimisation and strategic development of test facilities supporting current and next-generation drivetrain systems.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across mechanical systems within test environments with a strong focus on test cell infrastructure services and safety systems. The role requires ownership of complex engineering challenges driving both operational excellence and future capability development across the facility.

What You Will Do

As a Senior Engineer in the team you will be expected to have strong relevant design experience knowledge of test facilities and IC engines and be able to lead plan and execute challenging tasks and projects. Tasks will include:

• Lead evaluation specification and implementation of advanced powertrain and test cell technologies

• Design develop and optimise mechanical systems and associated services (cooling fuel exhaust safety etc.)

• Provide technical leadership on facility upgrades to support future testing (ICE hybrid EV)

• Oversee and approve design modifications for facilities test rigs and equipment

• Lead cross-functional project delivery with internal teams suppliers and contractors

• Conduct complex fault finding and root cause analysis across test facilities

• Develop standardise and improve engineering processes procedures and documentation

• Produce and review technical reports clearly communicating risks and recommendations

• Ensure compliance with health safety and regulatory standards

• Plan and manage deliverables conduct risk assessments (FMEA) lead design reviews and maintain stakeholder communication.

• Provide coaching and mentoring support for technical development of the team.

What You Have

Basic requirements

• Significant experience in engine powertrain or electrified (EV/Hybrid) test facilities including test cell infrastructure and associated safety systems

• Strong systems-level thinking with the ability to integrate mechanical thermal and safety requirements

• Proven ability to lead technical projects and deliver complex engineering solutions

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with experience handling complex technical challenges

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and provide clear technical direction

• Good understanding of manufacturing principles including component production and assembly processes.

• Broad design knowledge of engine and mechanical systems. Proficiency in the use of CAD design using CREO (or equivalent 3D modelling tools)

• Ability to manage and deliver tasks independently to meet commitments

• Strong technical background. Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) or extensive relevant industry experience.

Desirable requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in facility design upgrade and optimisation within a test or R&D environment

• High level of ownership initiative and continuous improvement mindset

• Proficiency with engineering tools software and data analysis platforms

• Experience in strategic facility planning or capital project delivery

• Strong understanding of core engine systems (rotating systems valve train lubrication cooling sealing bolted joints)

• Experience…