Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager

Job Description

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager

£79,424 per annum + Dependent Upon Experience

Peterborough, UK

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 20% Bonus
• Car Allowance - £650 Monthly
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

This role offers the chance to lead the next generation of manufacturing systems that will shape how IPSD Medium Engines operates globally. The Manufacturing Systems Engineering Manager has responsibility both for the stability and daily operation of core manufacturing systems, and for developing future system capabilities in partnership with Information Technology, the Enterprise digital team, and the technical matrix organisation within Global Technical Services.

The manager leads a skilled team that represents the voice of manufacturing, delivers system improvements, and plays a central role in Caterpillar’s drive towards Modern Manufacturing across a complex, high volume, high variety environment.

• This is a workplace‑based position completed over a five day week, ensuring strong collaboration with your team and the wider operations community.
• The role includes international travel to global facilities within the scope of responsibility, which may include Brazil, India, North America, and China, with travel requirements expected to be up to 25%.
• This role combines operational accountability for today’s manufacturing systems with responsibility for developing the next generation of digital capabilities in partnership with Information Technology, the Enterprise digital team, and the technical matrix organisation within Global Technical Services.

• Lead a team of engineers and technical specialists who operate, support, and continuously improve the manufacturing systems relied upon in daily production across IPSD Medium Engines.
• Work with Information Technology, the Enterprise digital team, and the technical matrix organisation in Global Technical Services to design, develop, and deliver future system capabilities that align with Caterpillar’s Modern Manufacturing strategy.
• Own the performance and development roadmap for Enterprise Bill of Process, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning integrations, and Teamcenter Manufacturing, ensuring both effective operation today and readiness for emerging needs.
• Ensure the voice of manufacturing is represented in all system designs, development decisions, and enterprise system design and development discussions.
• Deliver systems development and digital transformation projects that strengthen quality, velocity, cost, and data driven decision making across machining, assembly, test, and supporting processes.
• Optimise Enterprise Resource Planning workflows across facilities that utilise QAD Enterprise Edition, SAP, and other local systems, ensuring clear process design and effective integration with shop floor applications.
• Build capability by developing the team’s technical depth, strengthening digital skills, and creating an environment where…