Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician

Career Area:

Operations

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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician

Salary: starting £28,900 and rising to £30,400 when role triggers are met

Career Development: You’ll have a structured development plan with regular pay increases as you complete training and build new skills. Your progression is performance‑driven, and within 2–3 years you could advance to the next grade, starting at £35,200 and rising to £39,000.

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contracts: Permanent, full‑time, 37.5 hours per week

Please make sure you can commit to the working hours before applying:

• Shift 1: Mon–Thurs 05:30–14:30, Fri 05:30–09:00

• Shift 2: Mon–Thurs 06:00–15:00, Fri 06:00–09:30

• Shift 3: Mon–Thurs 06:30–15:30, Fri 06:30–10:00

Are you someone who is looking to join a team that is leading change and innovation? We are looking for a proactive Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician who is ready to join our world class manufacturing facility. You will be part of a highly focused team of Engineers and Technicians within the Manufacturing Engineering department whose work leads the implementation of the latest manufacturing technologies and introduction of the latest machines.

As Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Driving manufacturing best practices into the production environment.
• Complete root cause analysis for quality & inefficiency improvements to implement robust process containment measures.
• Facilitate the development of manufacturing process solutions work with functional teams, using a range of tool e.g. process flows, PFMEA’s, control plans. Promote lean and quality as a focus within the business.
• CAD software utilisation;
  Design of jigs, fixtures, updating floor plans and completing virtual builds.
• Adhere to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices.
• Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action:
  Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, & Sustainability.

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your qualifications and skills relevant to the criteria outlined. Depending on the volume of applications, the shortlisting criteria may be enhanced.

• Good understanding of building and construction equipment Assembly, Test or Finish processes and production
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety Awareness and Controls Safety.
• Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter would be advantageous.
• Experience of quality concern resolution with tools such as 8D, 5why, fishbone diagrams and other appropriate quality tools.

We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!

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Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off‑highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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