Manufacturing Engineer Technician – 12m Contract
Job Title
Manufacturing Engineering Technician
Salary
£45,300
Location
Stockton
Contract
Full time & fixed term contract (12 months)
Career Area
Operations
Job Description
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar you become part of a global team that values people as well as performance. We are the makers, problem‑solvers and future world‑builders who create stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation – we make it happen for our customers, wherever we work and live.
The Opportunity
As a Manufacturing Engineer Technician you will provide day‑to‑day technical support for value streams with Building Construction Products. You will assist in the update, development and documentation of assembly processes to achieve optimum safety and efficiency in line with Caterpillar Production System guiding principles, across the product range.
What You Will Do
* Lead investigations and implement improvement actions identified through Continuous Improvement (CI) cards while managing Organisational Change (MOC) processes.
* Drive engineering changes on the shop floor.
* Conduct risk assessments and champion robust process changes for high‑energy hazards.
* Create, maintain and update process documentation.
* Deliver proactive process improvements and root‑cause investigations using Lean tools.
* Oversee the development of new or replacement tooling, including templates, gauges, jigs and fixtures.
What You Can Demonstrate
* Computer Literate – create, edit and manage documents, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to support process documentation and reporting.
* Technical & Design – use CAD software (AutoCAD, CREO or similar) to design, update and maintain tooling such as templates, gauges, jigs and fixtures.
* Communication – excellent communication and teamwork skills and experience coaching and supporting production teams to deliver improvements.
* Organisation & Process Improvement – stay organised, manage tasks independently and continuously seek ways to improve workflow.
What You May Have
* Risk Assessment knowledge (British Safety Council Level 2) – to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with health and safety standards.
* HNC‑level understanding of manufacturing principles – to apply sound technical knowledge in day‑to‑day operations and problem‑solving.
* Documentation skills – ability to create and maintain Standard Work and process documentation to support consistency, quality and clear communication across teams.
* Continuous Improvement – Lean methodology knowledge (Green Belt level or equivalent) to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements for better productivity.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday
* Bonus
* Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar doubles the employee’s contribution up to 10 %
* Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar matches 50 % of the employee’s contribution
* Employee Support Networks – groups that offer support, connection and a sense of community
* Optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease, etc.
Travel
Not required
Posting Dates
December 16, 2025 – January 9, 2026
Equal Opportunity Statement
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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