Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Paint

Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Paint

Location: Desford, United Kingdom

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R

Career Area: Operations

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.

As a Paint Manufacturing Engineer Technician, you will provide day-to-day support to the paint teams for all products built at Building Construction Products, Leicester. You will assist in the update, development & documentation of assembly processes for optimum safety & efficiency in line with Caterpillar Production System Guiding Principles, across the product range.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Create and update Standard Work in line with Standard Work Audit results, Quality and Safety related issues. Produce instructions to Caterpillar Production System & ISO9001 standards for assembly processes, to support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Create risk assessments and lift plans to drive safety improvements in new & current processes.
• Coach and train new team members in process documentation.
• Liaise with Suppliers to procure new / replacement tooling which includes jigs and fixtures. Investigate; implement and close NPI build issues raised during various stages of the NPI process.
• Adhere to the company's Health & Safety policy and safe working practices.
• Adhere to Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with all levels of the organisation and external Suppliers.
• The ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed objectives.
• Previous experience of creating / updating Standard Work documents.
• The ability to train and coach members of the production team.
• Be self-motivated and have the ability to work on your own initiative.
• The ability to organise and manage your own workload.
• CPS Green Belt trained.

Desired Qualifications:

• British Safety Council Level 2 Risk Assessment trained.

What You Will Get:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the skills they have by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Paint

Salary: £33,892 rising progressively to £37,568 once role competencies are met.

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays - option to buy or sell, Production Bonus, Flexible Buy In Benefits such as Private Medical, Health Care, Dental & Vision scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%).

Contract: Full time & permanent

Travel: Not required

Closing Date: 1st May

Job Reference: R

CATERPILLAR: Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment-creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us.

What will Caterpillar do for you?
From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).