As a Manufacturing Engineer you are responsible for providing specialist technical expertise within the Manufacturing Engineering function. You provide project leadership, with a focus on developing new manufacturing technology and systems. The work may be focused in nature but maybe broad based with coordination between teams to complete a larger project. There will be opportunities to develop leadership skills as part of this role, including managing workload within the team. 

 Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 

• Identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes.
• Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/ safety, quality concerns and efficiency improvements
• Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products
• Designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation, and systems application
• Coordinating the purchase and application of tools, controls, and related equipment and ensuring the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations
• Assisting in development of department capital and expense budgets. Maintaining the department capital forecast.
• Adhere to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices and Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, & Sustainability.
• Coaching & Mentoring of early learners within the department. (Apprentices, Graduates, Technicians)

  Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles: 

• Technical or university degree in an appropriate manufacturing or engineering related field, or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering or design engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations, technology development and facility planning.
• Demonstrated project management skills or contribution to delivery of complex projects both through technology or scale.
• Experience in development of manufacturing standards and procedures, and collaborating with other teams to agree joint standards.
• Problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to bring problems to a successful resolution.
• Communication skills and demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, IoT and implementing Assembly Automation.
• Manufacturing systems experience including use of Siemens Teamcenter and/or SAP solutions
• Experience with budget management and/or capital project delivery
• Previous experience in development of PFMEAs and control plans
• 3D modelling knowledge using Creo or similar.
• Cross-functional experience
• 6 Sigma Green belt certification or project management qualification

For more information please call Shelley or click Apply