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Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Caterpillar, Peterlee, County Durham

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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Caterpillar, Peterlee, County Durham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 14 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Location ref: Peterlee, County Durham

Full Job Description

  • Lead manufacturing engineering teams across Machining , Welding , Assembly , and Testing , providing worldwide rapid response to manufacturing needs and solving problems with urgency across all eight RIOP factories .
  • Drive high-energy hazard reduction , below-the-hook rigging controls , and Pacefactory deployment across sites, providing clear leadership direction on safety priorities.
  • Align teams on Ramp support , hands-on problem solving , and Modern Manufacturing deployment to improve execution and accelerate production readiness.
  • Replicate proven Automation & Digital Manufacturing tools and solutions across sites to improve manufacturing capability, consistency, and efficiency.
  • Accelerate deployment of solutions proven at other RIOP factories while preventing duplicated engineering effort across facilities .
  • Lead the development , implementation , replication , and continuous improvement of manufacturing methods, equipment, systems, and infrastructure to achieve operating, quality, cost, and efficiency objectives.
  • Standardize best practices and strengthen problem solving across RIOP, with emphasis on Ramp , high-energy hazards , and TAKT-versus-cycle-time performance .
  • Prioritize resource requests , assign appropriate manufacturing engineering support , track projects, and ensure effective deployment of solutions across sites.
    • What Makes This Role Exciting This role provides the opportunity to influence manufacturing performance across RIOP's global factory network. The successful candidate will connect manufacturing engineering teams across sites, rapidly scale proven solutions, and help shape common approaches to safety, Ramp execution, automation, digital manufacturing, and process optimization. What Skills You Will Have Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
  • Applies structured critical-thinking techniques to gather and organize relevant information, identify and prioritize concerns, consider stakeholder perspectives, and evaluate risks, benefits, and alternatives to support informed decisions.
    • Lean Manufacturing:
  • Applies lean manufacturing principles, tools, and measurements to assess operations, improve work-cell effectiveness, address technical and people-related challenges, and evaluate the effectiveness of lean improvements.
    • Manufacturing Processes:
  • Applies knowledge of manufacturing methods, standards, technologies, and controls to support production activities, assess manufacturing requirements, optimize processes, and deploy proven technologies across facilities.
    • Performance Management:
  • Establishes clear expectations, develops team capability, provides objective feedback, identifies development opportunities, and recognizes strong performance to build an effective manufacturing engineering organization.
    • Problem Solving:
  • Uses structured fact-finding and diagnostic techniques to identify problems, understand stakeholder needs, evaluate potential solutions, and drive timely, sustainable resolution.

    Education/Experience: Engineering Degree or equivalent experience desired.
  • Demonstrated ability to replicate proven manufacturing solutions and best practices across multiple facilities.
  • Manufacturing automation, digital manufacturing, and Modern Manufacturing deployment.
  • Strong hands-on problem-solving capability in production and Ramp environments .
  • Experience driving safety improvements , process optimization , and measurable TAKT-versus-cycle-time gains .

    Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
    • 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., Your impact shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares about the work we do and the people involved. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger and more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation, we make it happen for our customers, employees, and communities. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it., Caterpillar Inc. 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. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced, carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting., There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.

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