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Job Title: Product Configuration Engineer (Compact Wheel Loader) 

Salary: £47,700 - £56,600 depending on experience

Contract: Full time & permanent 

Location: Desford, Leicestershire 

The Opportunity

As a Product Configuration Engineer, you’ll own and manage the product configurations and options for our industry-leading mobile construction products. Based in Desford, UK, you’ll join the technical team shaping the next generation of Compact Wheel Loaders. This is a key role within product development and manufacturing, where you’ll help ensure our machines meet the highest standards. 

As a Product Configuration Engineer, you will be responsible for, but not limited to: 

Creating and owning the engineering master models and machine bills-of-material. 

Preparing and developing configuration documentation required to support product manufacturing operations. 

Reviewing engineering change data and documentation to ensure alignment with established change management processes and policies. 

Coordinating with product development groups, sales and marketing, supply chain, manufacturing operations and other stakeholders to implement engineering changes. 

Communicating to stakeholders and participating functional areas through clear presentations and detailed reports. 

Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across corporate engineering systems and process.​

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

What you can demonstrate: 

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of 3D CAD (ideally CREO) with an ability to create assemblies and bills-of-material using co-ordinate systems, and knowledge of engineering data management systems (ideally Teamcenter) with an ability to identify, evaluate, approve, monitor, document and implement changes. 

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis, and an ability to create alternative solutions to resolve problems. 

Managing Multiple Priorities: An ability to make effective judgements to prioritise time and progress multiple concurrent activities. 

Effective Communications: Excellent communication skills and a continuous learning mindset which enable you to work effectively in a diverse and global team, and deliver and receive constructive feedback. 

Top candidates will also have: 

Master’s Engineering Degree or equivalent level 7 qualification. 

Knowledge of the design, development, manufacture and lifecycle of mobile construction equipment. 

A demonstrable understanding of product development systems and processes including requirements development, analytical approaches and problem-solving methodologies. 

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

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. 

Contract: Permanent  

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (buy and sell up to 5 days), 10% Bonus, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking 

Travel: Up to 5% and includes UK, Europe, Asia and Americas 

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

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