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Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Operating from 50 countries around the globe, the Caterpillar brand has developed into a symbol of strength, respect, and integrity. The organisation has a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which it operates. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success.
What do we do?
The Manufacturing Engineering team are at the forefront of process and tool development. Focusing on lean principles found in Caterpillar Production System, we deliver People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) improvements across a wide range of technologies and disciplines. We are results focused helping our customers build a better world.
Diversity at Caterpillar
When we leverage our people's experiences, backgrounds, and cultures in an inclusive environment, we enable every individual to achieve their full potential, which drives business success. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
What experiences can we offer you?
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.
Project’s may include :
- 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
- Development into people 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 for you to manage and complete challenging projects, while developing your technical capability and business understanding.
We also operate a conditional offers process, our highest performing placement students are fast tracked to our graduate development scheme with a conditional offer of employment upon returning to university. This includes a financial incentive and the potential of a summer work placement.
Who are we looking for?
As the type of roles within our business are becoming more diverse, we are looking for people who are open minded, excellent problem solvers and who have an ability to learn quickly. You will be motivated, hard-working, and will embrace change. In return for your dedication and hard work, you will be provided with excellent career opportunities and strong support for your personal and career development to pursue a career within Manufacturing Engineering.
It is essential that applicants must be on track to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 in one of the following disciplines: Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Other relevant management degrees may be considered.
Recruitment Process
Here is a brief overview of what you can expect when applying to our Early Career roles…
- Online Application: The first stage of the process is to complete the online application and attach your CV, this must be done before the closing date of the role that you're applying for. Once we reach the close date, we will begin reviewing all our applications, this may take a little while and we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know if you have been successful in moving forward to the next stage.
- Stage one – Video Interview: If selected, you will be invited to attend a pre-recorded user-friendly video interview which you have one week to complete and submit. You are able to record your answers several times to allow you plenty of practice if required. Please ensure that you check your spam emails for this invite. At this stage if you are successful, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre either onsite or virtually between January and April 2024.
- Stage two – Assessment Centre: The Assessment Centre day will look at a range of behaviours such as teamwork, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving. We aim to make these days fun, inclusive and as relaxed as possible.
- Stage three – Offer: After the Assessment Centre, the Caterpillar team will review the feedback and extend offers to our preferred candidates, we aim to do this as quickly as possible. Placement Students will start on 8th July 2024.We look forward to receiving your application to join Caterpillar!
How do I apply?
Only one application is required, please do not apply for multiple roles. You may be given the opportunity of being considered for other roles/locations at a later stage.
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.
Click the apply button today and one of our friendly recruiters will be in touch.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
