Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Salary: £50,000 to £58,000 depending on experience

Location: Wimborne

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave,    

• Up to 10% 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.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About Us

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne on the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District. Positioned centrally along the south coast, it is located close to national and international transport links.

With approximately 130 members of staff, there is a long and distinguished history spanning over 50 years of manufacturing marine propulsion and auxiliary engines under the Cat® and Perkins Marine® brands. Genset packages ranging from 1.5 Litre to 7.1 Litre and 7.1 Litre propulsion engines are produced at the Wimborne site.

The facility employs a wealth of hugely experienced designers, engineers and technicians used to providing solutions for commercial, pleasure, and military customers. From the design, testing and building, each engine is proven before leaving the premises to ensure the best performance for the end-user. 

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and driven leader to take the Manufacturing Engineering team to the next level, in this role you will be the person that helps the whole manufacturing process run better, that means implementing changes to improve efficiency, leveraging new technology to modernize processes and leading a team of experienced Manufacturing Technicians and Engineers to deliver excellence to both internal and external customers. As a business we have a growing portfolio of product offerings, a solid track record of delivering excellence and an exciting future.   

What You Will Do:

General Responsibilities:
•  Training and developing teams capable of completing business objectives and perform and support the plant operating functions.
•  Coordinating tool design, assembly, manufacturing processing, cost estimating, systems planning, layout, standards, releasing, etc.
•  Coordinating capital projects for process enhancement and to improve customer satisfaction, conducting research and ensuring proper approvals.
•  Coordinating the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts.

Knowledge and Experience:

Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
•     Discusses considerations for work cell design and effectiveness monitoring.
•     Finds solution for key technical and people problems associated with transformation to lean.
•     Explains issues and considerations of implementing lean in own function or area.
•     Selects and utilizes tools, techniques and measurements associated with a lean assessment.
•     Explains benchmarks and measures of effectiveness of lean.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

•     Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.

•     Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.

•     Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.

•     Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.

•     Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

•     Assesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.

•     Documents relevant standards, policies and practices.

•     Follows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.

•     Research new technologies to be integrated into existing manufacturing process.

•     Explains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.

•     Manages test cells and associated processes including calibration and control systems

Capacity Planning & Management - MFG: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.

•     Knowledge of capacity-related measurements and tools.

•     Identifies common capacity constraints and trends.

•     Locates internal and external informative sources or proprietary materials about capacity planning & management.

Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.

•     Demonstrates an understanding of performance management concepts.

•     Describes organization's performance management process.

•     Explains organization's core performance factors and ratings.

•     Participates in own performance review or performance checkpoint session.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

•     Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.

•     Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

•     Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.

•     Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.

•     Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

What You must Have:

• Experience leading a Manufacturing Engineering team

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

• Excellent safety, quality and performance record

• Excellent communication skills

Top candidates may have:

• Engineering council accreditation (IEng, CEng etc.)

• SAP ERP operating system knowledge

• Knowledge of diesel engines and generators

• Knowledge of hybrid/battery technology/electrification

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.

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

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

Posting Dates:

January 15, 2026 - January 31, 2026

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

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