Manufacturing Engineering Support Technician - Afternoons - 4 Day Week - 20m Contract

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 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 introducing the latest machines.

What You Will Do:

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

• 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 floorplans 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.

• 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

Just a quick heads-up: 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.

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits : 27 days annual leave + bank holidays , opportunity to buy additional holiday, bonus , 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, Employee Support Networks - join groups that offer support, connection , and a sense of community , optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Travel: up to 5% with this role within the UK may include other facilities as and when required

Posting Dates:

January 5, 2026 - January 22, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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