**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 – (Laud & Haul Heavy Structures) **Location:** Peterlee, County Durham **Salary:** £49,519 - £61,899 **Hours:** Full Time, Permanent, 36.5 hours per week **Job Reference:** R0000343658 **Hiring Manager:** Christy Lee **Posting Dates:** 09/02/2026-23/02/2026 **Benefits:** + 25 Days annual leave + Annual bonus up to 10% + Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution doubled by Company up to 10%) + Share Ownership Scheme (50% Company matched) + Personalised Flexible Benefits (Medical/Dental Cover etc) + Employee Assistance Program + Onsite Gym **About Caterpillar Peterlee** Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing an 8-model range used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and automated dump body paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world. **The Opportunity** The Load & Haul Heavy Structures team is currently seeking a Design Engineer located in Peterlee, UK. This role will focus on the design of Articulated Truck heavy structures. The engineers on the team gain broad exposure to design, analysis, test, manufacturing, and supplier collaboration. The selected candidate will play an important role in developing and continuously improving the safety, quality, and cost, and features on the equipment they design. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, this is your opportunity to make a big impact at Caterpillar **Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:** + Design Heavy Structures with an acute focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) + Utilize CREO to create highly integrated designs within machine platforms. + Coordinate design validation activities, including finite element analysis and on-machine validation, by defining requirements, working with the teams performing the simulation and/or testing, and interpreting the results. + Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) activity to ensure components are developed to meet time, cost, and quality requirements within budget. + Prioritize workload and create delegation plans to improve time, cost, and quality metrics. + Communicate progress & results to customers, suppliers, team members, and functional community. + Actively participate in Workshops during Pilot and Pre-Production Heavy Structures builds. **Degree Requirement** Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Mechanical, Agricultural, Aerospace, Civil, Metallurgical or related engineering curriculum is required. **Skills, experience & qualifications you will have:** **Product Design and Development** • Proficiency in CREO or other CAD tools • Fundamental understanding of structural weldment design including structural steel castings and thick plates (15mm and above). • Functional understanding of finite element analysis for structural component evaluation. • Working knowledge of welding and fabrication manufacturing processes. • Engages appropriate subject matter experts to effectively resolve technical issues. **Managing Multiple Priorities** • Effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and achieve organizational goals • Balance competing demands and manage time efficiently. • Adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail. **Effective Communications** • Experience with collaboration tools and processes such as APQP and CPPD • Willing and able to collaborate with international teams in various time zones. **Top Candidates will also have:** + Proficiency in CREO Simulate or other CAE tools. + Executed all phases of a new product development program. + Experience collaborating with manufacturers or suppliers to optimize designs for manufacturability. + Experience with Caterpillar processes such as NPI and CPI + Caterpillar component and systems knowledge **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. #LI Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. **Posting Dates:** February 9, 2026 - February 23, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? 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