Career Area:
Manufacturing
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Robotics/Automation
Salary: £42,000 - £57,000 dependent on skill level demonstrated
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about driving innovation and leading the introduction of advanced robotics into manufacturing? We are seeking proactive Manufacturing Engineers to deliver automation solutions into production, working as part of a focused team responsible for deploying the latest technologies and machinery. You will lead multimillion pound projects, collaborating cross functionally to ensure new robotic systems, equipment, and processes are implemented safely, efficiently, and seamlessly into our world class production environment.
As Manufacturing Engineer, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:
Develop, implement, and maintain robotics and automation standards across manufacturing operations to ensure consistency, safety, and scalability.
Program, configure, and optimise ABB and KUKA robotic systems, including commissioning, offline programming (simulation), and cycle‑time improvement.
Manage automation and manufacturing improvement projects end‑to‑end, including capital justification, complex problem resolution, process development (PFMEA, control plans, process flows), supplier coordination, and project delivery to achieve PQVC targets.
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.
What You Can Demonstrate:
Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organise, monitor, budgets and control projects, ensuring efficient utilisation of technical and administrative resources to achieve project targets.
Interview Process: You will complete a telephone interview at stage one, followed by a face‑to‑face skills‑based interview at stage two.
Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.
Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!
What You Will Get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities
Caterpillar 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. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.
Our Sustainability Commitment
Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, 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, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc
Travel: up to 5% with this role within the UK may include other facilities as and when required
Posting Dates:
January 27, 2026 - February 12, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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