Quality Engineer (Graduate Scheme)

Company: Caterpillar Inc.
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Location: Peterborough
Job Description:

Job Overview

Title: Quality Engineering Graduate SchemeLocation: Peterborough, UKSalary: £35,833 per annum, £1,500 sign‑on bonus, 10% annual bonus, share scheme, pension and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Responsibilities

The two‑year graduate development scheme allows you to develop your skills and knowledge while taking responsibility for quality response and improvements across products and processes in the engine manufacturing facility. Rotations (typically 6 months) cover:

  • Customer‑focused quality
  • New product design of quality and manufacture
  • Tactical quality response and systemic RCCA
  • Component validation to engineering specifications utilising metrology skill sets
  • Continuous improvement opportunities on existing or planned production facilities
  • Data analytics to support robust investigations and RCCA
  • Develop a strong problem‑solving toolkit to aid in manufacturing/process investigations

Within the Global Technical Support team, you will collaborate with Operations and Quality, Product Development, Product Management, Purchasing, Suppliers and Customers to understand how a company the size of Caterpillar operates globally. You will also receive project leadership experience.

Qualifications

Applicants must achieve or be on track to achieve at least a 2:2 honours degree level in one of the following disciplines:

  • Quality and Improvement Management
  • Quality Management
  • Project Management
  • Process Development
  • Data Analytics
  • Engineering degrees: Industrial, Manufacturing, Industrial, Design or Product Design

Desired attributes include strong problem‑solving, teamwork, communication skills, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for engineering and technology.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, share scheme, and sign‑on bonus.

EEO Statement

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Posted: April 8th, 2026