Design Engineer

Career Area
Engineering

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. 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.

Job Title: Design Engineer
Salary:
£47,615 - £65,000, depending on experience

Location
: Wimborne, Dorset

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave,
• Up to 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.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About Caterpillar Oil & Gas And Marine
Caterpillar's Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.

The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual with a passion for progression to join our Engineering design team at the Caterpillar Marine facility in the UK. Our Wimborne facility is responsible for the design, manufacture, sales & support of all Caterpillar Marine product up to 500 bhp for propulsion and 200 ekW for the genset range.

The team has responsibility for all areas of the engine & genset design, with particular focus on fuel system, electrical system, cooling system and structural components as well as working directly with global colleagues on the core engine component selection.

Within this design role you will work on internal and external customers projects, including new product introductions, current product maintenance, cost reduction activities and supplier development opportunities.

What You Will Do

• Concept through to detailed design of new and innovative solutions which are validated to meet functional and technical requirements
• Make calculations, design decisions with necessary analysis.
• Provides technical guidance to ensure the design and drawings meet our exacting engineering standards.
• Work directly with global teams, suppliers, customers, production facilities to define problems and collaborate to reach solutions.
• Effectively communicating technical information, project updates, and challenges in a succinct and accurate manner to diverse audiences.

What You Will Demonstrate
Degree Requirement -
Degree required

Analytical Thinking:
Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problem - Level Extensive Experience

Effective Communications
: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors - Level Working Knowledge

• Good communication skills, good organizational and time management skills.

Managing Multiple Priorities
: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Level Working Knowledge

Technical Excellence:
Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges - Level Working Knowledge

• Experience of product in the Marine environment to include diesel engines
• Geometric Dimensions & Tolerancing to ASME Y14.5.

Computer-Aided Design & Engineering:
Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test product design drafts - Level Extensive Experience

• The ability to conceive product designs and prepare design models.
• Proficiency in PTC Creo or other modelling or simulation tools.

Product Design - MFG:
Knowledge of processes, approaches, tools and techniques of product design; ability to convert customer and market requirements into product design - Level Extensive Experience

• Requires a good knowledge of mechanical design and computer aptitude.

Product Design and Development:
Knowledge of product features; ability to design, build, and develop a new product, technology, or service from concept through to production Level Working Knowledge.

• The ability to work independently by applying the theory and knowledge learned.

Top Candidates May Demonstrate

• FEA Simulation – Modal & Static analysis
• Light Fabrication Design. Sheet steel material specification, forming, bending, and welding knowledge
• Previous experience of Siemens Teamcenter & Visualisation tools

Additional Information

• This role is based full-time in the Wimborne facility.

What You Will Get
We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. 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. For 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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

Posting Dates
November 26, December 7, 2025

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

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