Engineering Manager

Career Area

Engineering

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.

Job Title

Senior Manufacturing Engineering  Manager

Contract

Permanent

Salary

£88,251- £110,071

Location

Peterlee, County Durham

Hours

Full-Time – 36.50

Travel

Up to 10%

Hiring Manager

Paul Armstrong

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 31% annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Monthly Car Cash Allowance
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to family health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About Caterpillar Peterlee

Caterpillar 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, robotictechnologyand automated dump body paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.

The Opportunity

This position leads manufacturing engineering and Tooling /robotics teams to ensure projects and processes align with organizational objectives and policies. The role focuses on managing team performance, fostering professional development, and driving continuous improvementaligned to regulatory and business requirements. Responsibilities include optimizing product and process quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency; overseeing the design, development, and manufacturing of components and systems; and resolvingprocessengineering and quality issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Primary

Roles/Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Manufacturing Engineering Team Responsibilities:
Process Engineering

• Design,optimize, and standardize manufacturing processes
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and process simulations
• Collaborate with production teams to improve efficiency and reduce waste

Process Validation

• Develop and execute validation protocols
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards
• Maintain documentation for traceability and audit readiness

Capital MGPP Creation

• Lead development of strategic VS improvements for MGPP creation and execution
• Define scope, budget, timeline, and ROI for capital investments
• Coordinate cross-functional input and approvals

Strategic Leadership

• Drive factory value stream transformations aligned with lean principles
• Champion Factory of the Future initiatives (automation, digitalization, sustainability)
• Align engineering strategy with long-term business goals

Manufacturing Systems & MBOM Creation

• Develop and maintain Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM)
• Ensure accurate system integration with ERP/MES platforms
• Support digital thread continuity from design to execution

NPI Governance & Process Design

• Establish governance framework for New Product Introduction (NPI)
• Design scalable processes aligned to factory capability and strategic product roadmap
• Collaborate with R&D, supply chain, and operations for seamless launch

Tooling Team

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and develop manufacturing fixtures, jigs, and tooling solutions
• Oversee Manufacturing, certification and commissioning of new tooling and fixturing.
• Implement reactive and proactive tooling care strategies
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to optimize process tooling performance
• Maintain tooling inventory and lifecycle documentation

Robotics Team

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program and optimize automated robot cells for production
• Respond to reactive issues impacting robotic operations
• Lead integration of new robotic systems and upgrades
• Conduct diagnostics and troubleshooting of robotic equipment
• Collaborate with Manufacturing teams…