Manufacturing Engineering - Technical Services - 12 Month Industrial Placement Scheme

About the role

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.

You will have the opportunity to work with others across our organisation and you will be directly involved, and at the heart of our business, participating on strategic projects.

The Technical Services department are responsible for the assembly, test, paint, engine finish, logistics and maintenance processes within the manufacturing facility. This role utilises the Caterpillar Production System (Lean Manufacturing) Principles to deliver People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) improvements and results.

Perkins Stafford Engine Centre is part of the Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division, employing over 400 people and responsible for the design, development and manufacture of engines tailored to meet precise customer requirements for use anywhere in the world.

Responsibilities

• You will have the opportunity to work on many diverse and important business projects, either as part of a team working on a major initiative or individually tackling complex problems.
• Operational efficiency support
• Developing and installing new control processes to maintain repeatability
• Compliance process development activities
• Identifying & delivering opportunities for process & facility improvements
• Project management
• Re‑configuring existing assets and processes to improve flow, efficiency and product quality
• Investigating new, innovative technologies and solutions which can be utilised for production processes
• You will receive the support and coaching required to manage and complete challenging projects, while developing your technical capability and business understanding.

Requirements

To be eligible to complete a 12‑Month Industrial Placement commencing July 2027, you must be in your penultimate year of study unless enrolled in an integrated master’s programme.

You must be on target to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree.

Qualifications

Relevant disciplines include:

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering