Job Title
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Overview
Manufacturing Engineer at Caterpillar, Springvale Facility, Belfast. Fixed term contract; competitive salary; location Springvale, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
* Up to 10% bonus.
* Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution, up to 6%.
* Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
* Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, holiday purchase.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the introduction of new products and processes.
* Identify, define and implement process quality and process design steps in line with APQP and PPAP requirements.
* Identify, purchase and coordinate the installation of tooling, equipment, machinery and capital expenditure projects.
* Ensure that Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles are applied through the product development process.
* Interface with product groups and customer representatives to translate the customer’s technical requirements into the manufacturing processes.
* Ensure new product and process implementations meet safety requirements.
* Ensure accurate new product costing through Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing accuracy.
* Co‑ordinate and implement complex engineering changes.
* Conduct problem‑solving and hold Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
Working Level Knowledge
* Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision‑making process; ability to evaluate emerging business situations and choose the best path forward, communicating actions that maximize organizational performance.
* Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to operate, maintain, update and store them safely.
* Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
* Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work‑related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
* Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
* Problem Management Process – MFG: Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bring problems to successful resolution.
What Will Set You Apart
* A degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical engineering or relevant manufacturing experience.
* Experience and knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing practices and/or APQP.
* Experience of SAP or another MRP/ERP system.
* Experience in 3D CAD.
* Relevant experience may include:
o Introducing new products into a manufacturing environment.
o Project management experience; with the introduction of new products and complex engineering changes.
Equal Opportunity
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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