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.

Job Title: Senior Engineering Fellow

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Stafford - 3 days in the office / 2 days from home

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave,    

• Up to 31% Bonus

• Cash Car Allowance - £700pcm.

• Stock Options

• Employee Medical Cover

• 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.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

About LPSD

The Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) has locations across the world where large engine platforms for multiple Caterpillar brands are developed, designed, and manufactured to be used in oil & gas, electric power, marine, rail and Cat machine applications. LPSD also designs and manufactures drivetrains and the four key engine systems -- fuel systems, air systems, aftertreatment systems and cooling systems that determine the cost and performance trajectory of most Caterpillar engines and machines. 

The Opportunity

LPSD has an opening for a Senior Engineering Fellow located in the United Kingdom primarily working from our Stafford campus. As Senior Engineering Fellow for the 4/5000 Series Platform, you will work alongside the Senior Engineering Manager and Platform Chief Engineer to further develop and enhance the product line capabilities and engineering resources. This role is responsible for delivering value to the customer through the design and development of products that meet their cost, performance, durability, and quality needs.

What You Will Do:

• Convert customer requirements established by the Product Manager and Product team into product concepts and solutions establishing value targets for all major systems as well as project timing.

• Through set-based development, select and develop the technologies that will be used in final production being ultimately responsible for the technical success of the products and as such responsible for ensuring that the product development project meets program dates, cost, and quality targets.

• Mentors and develops the next generation of engineers within the product group; primary interactions include customers, suppliers, product managers, platform chief, component/other industry chief engineers, NPI managers, and other technical members of the product group team.

• Product design, product and process design, and development or research of products, components, or systems; accountable for other significant activities including Product Reliability and Product Support.

• Play a significant role as a thought-leader in product strategy, play an active part in workforce planning, and work with customers to determine needs and resolve problems.

• Understands the business and its impact on technology, customers' businesses and needs, dealing with a global marketplace both in terms of customers and in terms of sourcing suppliers, production, and talent.

• Have a long range focus on business strategy and planning for technology, product families, and entire major processes and services; planning for future resources and developing capabilities in terms of people, technology and facilities; consciously establishing a culture encouraging innovation, partnering and collaborative relationships and a customer focus

• Decisions made will affect total product lines, engineering or manufacturing processes, multiple technologies, and both PINS and profitability for the product lines; and impact public perception of Caterpillar, the technology it uses and its applications, warrantees, company strategy and partnerships with universities, research organizations and other external groups

What You Have:

• Technical degree, with an advanced technical degree desired

• Significant level of industry experience (internal and external) with clearly demonstrating progressively increasing levels of responsibility

• Deep technical expertise within engine and engine systems products groups

• Experience with Industry Product Development System (i.e. APQP, FMEA, etc.)

• Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations.

• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

• Influencing Through Expertise: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.

• Troubleshooting Technical Problems: Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing environment.

Top Candidates Will Also:

• Comprehensive Caterpillar engine system experience

• Experience with end-customer applications

• Deep product development and product knowledge

• External experience and insights into the future energy technologies, paths, and macro trends

• Understanding and insights relating to the adoption of alternative fuel and integration with electrification

• Ability to build collaborative relationships across a matrix organization

• Strategic thinker 

• External work experience across industries or customer bases

• Understand the business and its impact on technology and the customers’ business and needs, dealing with a global marketplace both in terms of customers and in terms of sourcing suppliers, production and talent.

Additional Information:
We operate a hybrid working week consisting of three days in the office and two from home.

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.  

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. #LI-Hybrid

Posting Dates:

September 5, 2024 - September 12, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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