Project Management and Commercial Engineering Graduate

Career Area: Students and Graduates 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. Graduate Scheme Discipline: Research & Development Engineering Location: Stafford, UK Salary : £35,000, £1,500 Sign on Bonus, 10% Annual Bonus, Share Scheme, Pension and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) We currently have lots of exciting opportunities for Graduates to join Caterpillar across the UK!New graduates are critical to the success of our business. You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it's important to do work that matters.We are looking for talented, ambitious people from various backgrounds who are interested in setting out on the road to success and in return, we will provide you the training, mentoring, and support you need to have a successful career at Caterpillar.Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Since 1925, we've been driving sustainable progress and helping customers build a better world through innovative products and services. Throughout the product life cycle, we offer services built on cutting-edge technology and decades of product expertise. These products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value to help our customers succeed.We have a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which we operate. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success.This role is a 2 Year Graduate Scheme within the Product Group department at Stafford Engine Centre (SEC). SEC develops and manufactures the Perkins 4000 and 5000 Series. The Job Role will focus on Diesel and Gas Internal Combustion Engines and offer opportunities to work on a variety of projects across multiple systems and disciplines. Rotation through business sectors is an option to give an understanding of wider business functions and experiences to help you in your future career. The 2 year scheme leads into a role within the Product Group Team focusing on introduction of new products and current product growth.If you're looking to make a real impact in a fast-moving industry, there's never been a better time to join our Product Group. With global demand for electric power on the rise, we're leading the charge-bringing new products to life and continuously improving existing ones. From strategic development to shaping real-world solutions, we drive innovation from concept to market. Our team owns the full journey: design, development, production, and deployment in the field. And with our powerful Perkins 4000 and 5000 Series engines-ranging from 23 to 61 litres-you'll be part of a legacy of engineering excellence that's built to power the future. 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. We are proud to be active partners with both the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) & Women's Engineering Society (WES). We also have numerous well supported employee resource groups. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with global business.Your two-year Graduate Development Programme will be tailored to ensure you gain a broad understanding of your chosen field and build the foundations of a successful career. You will get the support, guidance and training you need to be successful at Caterpillar. You will also have opportunity to gain experience working with our global Caterpillar customers.You will have the opportunity to work with other facilities across our global organisation and you will be directly involved, and at the heart of our business, participating on strategic projects. Job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Overseeing project progress and costs; communicating status with stakeholders and participating functional areas Communicating with internal customers and managing expectations; ensuring effective use of project controls and reporting mechanisms Ability to address and resolve problems appropriately Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques Knowledge of major products and services groups Working to Standard and agreed processes to maintain quality and compliance Collaborate with a multinational multi discipline team across global Caterpillar facilitiesUpon successful completion of the scheme, you will progress into a key role where you will directly contribute to the operational and project activity that is at the heart of our business. We will provide you with the training and support you need to have a successful career at Caterpillar, in a global organisation there are so many possibilities!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 Caterpillar. Applicants will be on target to achieve a minimum of 2:2 honours degree level in a relevant discipline. Open to all candidates studying: Mechanical Engineering, Motorsport Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace EngineeringCandidates must have developed skills or have gained experiences in the following areas: Planning and organising Presentation and Communication Skills Initiating Action Effective Teamwork Problem solvingIt is desirable for Candidates to demonstrate the following skills also: Project Leadership Focus on Quality Decision Making Commercial aptitude Recruitment Process Guidelines: 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 complete a user-friendly video interview which will then be reviewed by the Hiring Team. At this stage, if you are successful, you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre which we anticipate will be held on 26th March onsite at our Stafford facility so please try to keep that date free. We would also recommend that you check your spam emails and your Workday account for updates. 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