Engineering Manager

Job Description: When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a global team that cares about more than just the work we do – we also care about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future builders creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We make progress and innovation happen with our customers, where we work and live.

Career Area

Engineering

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 family health and dental 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, robotic technology and 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 organisational objectives and policies. The role focuses on managing team performance, fostering professional development, and driving continuous improvement aligned to regulatory and business requirements.

Primary Roles / Responsibilities Manufacturing Engineering Team Responsibilities

• Process Engineering – Design, optimise and standardise 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, digitalisation, 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

• 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 optimise process tooling performance
• Maintain tooling inventory and lifecycle documentation

Robotics Team

• Program and optimise 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 for system improvements

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Manufacturing Application Systems (Level Working Knowledge) – Knowledge of company and industry databases and applications used in a manufacturing environment; ability to operate, maintain and update these systems
• Manufacturing Equipment (Level Working Knowledge) – Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them
• Planning…