Manufacturing Logistics Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Logistics Engineer

Salary starting from: £35,119 + Dependent Upon Experience

Location: Springvale facility, Belfast, NI

Benefits: 

• 25 days annual leave

• Up to 10% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%

• 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 LPSD

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) has 12 Manufacturing Facilities and 5 Engineering Facilities globally. We deliver operational excellence in manufacturing large power systems and drivetrain components.

The Springvale Facility, Belfast supplies Axles and Transmissions through the support of Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, EHS and Operations Teams who align to deliver superior safety, quality, velocity and cost to our business partners.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team based in Belfast. Working with others across our organization, you would be directly involved and at the heart of our business, participating on strategic projects driving continuous improvement, efficiency gain and cost reduction.

The Logistics Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of all related logistics processes, machinery & equipment, storage concepts and Point of Use Design across our facility.

What You Will Do

• Warehouse storage design & manufacturing point-of-use (POU) design

• Machinery & equipment design and procurement

• Workforce & equipment planning

• Design and implement successful logistics solutions, utilizing technical and soft skills.

• Implementing and sustaining significant improvements in internal logistics

• Analysing material flow, creating process maps, and warehouse layout designs

• Work with manufacturing engineers to trial new concepts of material delivery

• Work with quality assurance to maximise handling efficiency whilst maintaining product quality

• Developing working practices and operational policies across different areas such as goods inwards, POU use replenishment and outbound dispatch.

• Developing a plan for every part, monitoring and optimising lineside and material feed processes in and out of the factory.

• Presenting technical logistics information in local and stakeholder meetings.

Skills You Will Demonstrate:

Logistics Management: Level Working Knowledge:

• Coordinate logistics activities to ensure timely and cost-effective movement of materials and supplies across multiple departments.

• Support logistics tracking systems to improve visibility and accuracy in the movement of goods.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in all logistics and shipping activities.

Lean Manufacturing: Level Basic Understanding:

• Support process improvement initiatives by identifying and documenting waste in production workflows using basic Lean tools such as 5S and value stream mapping.

• Apply Lean thinking to administrative processes, helping to eliminate redundant steps and improve efficiencies.

• Contribute to standard work documentation efforts, ensuring consistency and clarity

Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Level Working Knowledge:

• Collaborate with team members to identify non-value-added activities and propose simple process improvements aligned with Lean principles.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align logistics planning with production and procurement strategies.

Problem Management Process; Level Working Knowledge:

• Assist in analyzing logistics data to identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements for smoother operations.

Top Candidates may demonstrate some of the following skills

Experience as Logistics Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer:

• Proven track record in optimizing logistics processes and manufacturing workflows.

Strong PC Skills:

• Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.

• Competent in PowerPoint for creating impactful presentations.

• Experienced in AutoCAD for designing and visualizing layouts.

Point of Use Design in Industrial Assembly Environments:

• Skilled in designing workstations and assembly lines for optimal workflow and ergonomics.

• Ability to implement lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity.

Additional Info

• This role benefits from a 4-day week, Monday through Thursday in the facility in Springvale, Belfast.

What You Will Get

Within this role you will get a great opportunity to work in a team of like-minded individuals, solving a wide variety of engineering problems to help shape products at Caterpillar.

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.