Supplier development engineer Work, Jobs in Countesthorpe, Lec (with Salaries)

Supplier Development Engineer
Caterpillar —Desford
- £47,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Travel
- Annual leave
5d
Design Engineer
Morgan Advanced Materials —Rugby
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Lead Engineer
Elis —Leicester
- Call to connect
- Management
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
Embedded Software Engineer
Baker Hughes —Ashby-De-La-Zouch
- Full-time
- Remote
- C++
- Linux
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
CAD Design Engineer
Preci-Spark —Loughborough
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Project management
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
4h
Junior Estimator Passive Fire Protection
Jay Contracts Ltd —Welford
- From £20 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Construction
- Free parking
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Lead Manufacturing Engineer
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £56,000 - £62,000 a year
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
Quick apply
Senior Research Engineer - Systems Engineering
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Assembly
- No degree
- Mentoring
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Product Procurement Engineer
Caterpillar —Desford
- £57,700 - £72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Up to 25% travel
- Annual leave
13d
Project & Quality Engineer
King Trailers —Market Harborough
- PMP
- Military
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1h
BE Eng'g / Specialist
Ball Corporation —Kettering
- £40,500 - £67,500 a year
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
Quick apply
7d
Supplier Quality Engineer - 6 Month Contract
Ricardo —Leamington Spa
- £20 - £25 an hour
- Engineering
- Assembly
- Driving
Support Engineer - Mobile (Northamptonshire)
RM Education Limited —Desborough
- Maintenance
- IT
- School
Data Centre Operations Manager
Arcus FM —Leicester
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Engineering
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
8d
Senior Research Engineer
The Manufacturing Technology Centre —Coventry
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
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R&D Ingredient Processing Engineer (FTC)
PepsiCo —Leicester
- Temporary
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Lead APQP Supplier Quality Engineer
GE Vernova —Rugby
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
2h
Chief Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics
Horiba Mira —Nuneaton
- Full-time
- Travel
- In-person
12d
Motor Claims Desktop Engineer
Hastings Direct —Leicester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Junior Project Manager
IT Roadway —Hinckley
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer Science
- Engineering
Quick apply
8d

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Supplier Development Engineer

Caterpillar -
Desford

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Job details

Full-time
£47,000 - £60,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Car scheme

Qualifications

Industrial engineering

Full job description

Career Area:

Procurement

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: Supplier Development Engineer

Salary: £47,000 to £60,000 based on skills demonstrated

Contract: Full time & permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a proactive and quality-focused Supplier Development Engineer to join our team. You will own supplier quality and performance across the full product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through to warranty. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will drive compliance to standards, resolve issues, and deliver continuous improvements that support quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

What you will do:

As a Supplier Development Engineer, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

Own the introduction of purchased hydraulic components, ensuring quality, capacity, and readiness for production

Investigate and resolve supplier and production issues using structured problem-solving methods

Lead supplier quality planning and approval activities (APQP, PPAP) to ensure robust processes

Conduct supplier audits and assessments to develop capability and ensure compliance

Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement actions to close gaps against targets

Support supplier selection and sourcing decisions, ensuring alignment to business requirements

Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver quality, cost, and delivery outcomes across the supply base

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:

Level: Working Knowledge:

Problem Solving: Apply structured techniques to identify, analyse, and resolve supplier quality issues. You use fact-based approaches to assess options, understand stakeholder impact, and implement effective solutions.

Process Improvement: Identify process gaps and implement improvements that enhance performance, consistency, and efficiency. You focus on critical workflows, apply controls, and contribute to sustained continuous improvement.

Quality Orientation: Apply quality tools and standards (e.g. APQP, PPAP) to ensure supplier processes are controlled, compliant, and capable. You support validation and approval of components and processes, monitor quality outcomes, and address root causes to deliver consistent performance.

Effective Communications: Communicate clearly across teams and with suppliers, adapting your approach to the audience. You share technical information effectively, support collaboration, and build alignment to achieve business objectives.

What You May Have:

Support the introduction of new equipment and manufacturing technologies, ensuring smooth implementation into production

Use virtual build or simulation tools to test and improve processes before release to the shopfloor

Apply knowledge of production systems and industrial engineering principles to improve workflow and efficiency

Use structured quality tools (e.g. 8D, 5 Why, fishbone) to support issue resolution and continuous improvement

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

Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!

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.

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, 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, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Travel: up to 50% global travel

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

June 11, 2026 - June 26, 2026

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

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