Career Area:

　　Engineering

　　Job Description:

　　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.

　　An exciting opportunity for an aspiring Design Engineer to join the global technical team responsible for the Caterpillar Backhoe Loader, a leading construction industry machine produced on 3 continents.

　　Role definition:

　　In this role you will have design responsibility for major fabrications making up the chassis, loader and excavator arms, and will be expected to take full ownership of component design for existing products and new product introduction, to cost effectively achieve superior performance, durability, quality and serviceability. An amount of international travel will be expected to interact with the global design and manufacturing team, build relationships with our supply base and gain first hand customer experience.

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

　　Releasing to production designs of major fabrications and castings for chassis and sub structure components

　　Project planning of design and validation activity, and meeting scheduled dates

　　Leading the design / development activity by interacting with other technical resources, manufacturing and assembly departments, suppliers and validation test resources

　　Conducting technical evaluations of competitive products

　　Providing guidance to other engineers to ensure development schedules are met

　　Resolving design and manufacturing problems

　　Travelling to overseas and domestic facilities, dealerships and customer job sites to solve design problems or to field test locations to evaluate product improvements

　　Using technical expertise to play a leadership role in the problem resolution process when interfacing with other functional departments

　　The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined

　　Key competencies / qualifications required:

　　Engineering degree or extensive relevant experience

　　Good mechanical aptitude, with ability to develop product concepts

　　Strong leadership ability

　　Team player

　　Self starting, productive, and able to manage own work

　　Good communicator and collaborator

　　Hands on / practical approach

　　Desired Qualifications:

　　High level of proficiency in Creo /Teamcenter or other 3D modelling / simulation tools

　　Knowledge of manufacturing processes, welding, materials and design theory

　　Background in FEA

　　Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

　　Job Title: Senior Design Engineer- Structures

　　Contract: Permanent

　　Salary: £52,000-£62,500 depending on experience

　　Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, 12% Bonus, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

　　Location: Desford, Leicestershire

　　Hours: 37.50

　　Travel: 5% travel overseas (USA, Europe, Asia)

　　Relocation/Sponsorship: Not supported with this role

　　Closing Date: 6th February

　　Job Reference: R0000241286

　　About Caterpillar

　　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.

　　Your Impact 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.

　　Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

　　Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

　　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.