Manufacturing Engineering (12 Month Placement Scheme)

Caterpillar; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A global machinery manufacturer located in Peterlee is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Placement Student. In this role, you will develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes, gain experience in Lean Manufacturing, and work alongside experienced engineers to solve complex problems. You will benefit from a mentor and great opportunities for personal and professional growth. The position is ideal for motivated individuals looking to apply their engineering education in a practical setting.

Benefits

Mentorship program

Career development opportunities

Financial incentives for high performers

Qualifications

• Open-minded with a willingness to embrace change.
• Excellent problem solver who learns quickly.
• Hard-working and motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes and methods in line with product specifications.
• Implement improvements to production processes.
• Coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products.
• Gain experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Technical skills

Education

Relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Manufacturing)

Job description

**Discipline: Manufacturing Engineering** **Location:**Peterlee, County Durham been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle, we offer services built on Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat Articulated Trucks, currently producing a 7-model range used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's design, test and manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotics technology and an Automated Dump Body paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at Caterpillar and believe the more experience you can gain early in your career the further you can go. That’s why during our yearlong scheme we place an emphasis on multiple diverse projects. You will have the opportunity to work and collaborate with people across the facility and we are looking for you to bring fresh, innovative ideas to solve complex technical problems. You will be a fully involved team member with for key project deliverables, supported each step of the way to ensure your success. Our placement roles have the additional benefit of a workplace mentor; this could be your manager or a technical expert who will support you throughout your time at Caterpillar and help you gain the professional development and skills you need to be set up for success! Our placement students can expect to return to university with further developed technical skills and experience of how University learning is applied to the workplace. We also operate a conditional offer process; our highest performing placement students are fast tracked to our graduate development scheme. This includes a financial incentive and the potential of a summer work placement. Offers will be made based on the condition that a graduate role is available at the time of your graduation and that you achieve a minimum of a 2:2. **Job duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:** The Manufacturing Engineering team are responsible for developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards, recommending and implementing improvements to production processes, and coordinating manufacturing launch for new or revised products. The team utilises the latest design systems and techniques including 3D virtual vitalisation and Production Validation centresDuring the industrial placement, you will be based within the Manufacturing Engineering and system team, working alongside experienced manufacturing engineers gaining first-hand experience of Lean Manufacturing and supporting continuous improvement initiatives at the facility. As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse, we are looking for people who are open minded, excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly. You will be motivated, hard-working, and will embrace change. In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be provided with excellent career opportunities and strong support for your personal and career development to pursue a career within Caterpillar. **Automotive, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Control Systems, Chemical/Process, Electrical, Integrated Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Motorsport, Systems Engineering.**The first stage of the process is to complete the online application and attach your CV, this must be done before the closing date of the role that you're applying for. Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage. *The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.*