Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Peterlee, United Kingdom
Full-time
Posted Nov 12, 2026

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Job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Salary: £57,737 - £72,171 DOE

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 36.5

Location: Peterlee, County Durham, 5 days on site

Additional Information

•Primary Location: Peterlee, UK

•Travel: Up to 25% (domestic and international)

•Domestic Relocation Assistance: Available

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.

The Opportunity

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a team of 3 to 5 members providing manufacturing engineering skills and resources to drive continuous improvement across the RIOP global manufacturing footprint. The role will partner with facilities to prioritize needs, align resources, rapidly solve manufacturing problems, and accelerate deployment of proven solutions across all eight factories. A key focus will be eliminating duplicated engineering effort , standardizing best practices , and delivering measurable improvements in safety , Ramp support , process performance , automation , and digital manufacturing .

What You’ll Do

•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.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

•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 .

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

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.

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

Posting Dates:

November 12, 2026 - November 29, 2026

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

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