Senior Mechanical Systems and Validation Engineer

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: Senior Mechanical Systems and Validation Engineer Salary: £57,737 + Dependent Upon Experience Location: Peterborough, UK Benefits:  25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays Up to 12% 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. Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase. Employee Referral Scheme The Opportunity & What You Will Do: As a Senior Mechanical Systems and Validation Engineer, you will: Lead systems engineering and validation delivery for assigned products, programmes and technical projects, taking ownership from initial requirements and risk identification through to validated conclusions. Translate product and customer needs into system requirements, technical objectives and engineering decisions , leading system-level trade-offs Shape risk identification and validation strategy , leading system DFMEAs and developing proportionate, risk-based Design Verification Plans linked to requirements, technical objectives and identified failure modes. Plan and coordinate targeted validation activities , defining test, build, instrumentation, data and inspection requirements while managing resources, facilities, schedules, dependencies and technical decision points. Analyse evidence and lead technical problem-solving , using test, field and inspection data to assess risk, resolve complex technical issues and clearly document conclusions, recommendations and learning. Provide technical leadership across the organisation , communicating risks and decisions to senior stakeholders, building strong cross-functional relationships, coaching engineers and improving validation methods, standard work and process efficiency. What You Will Have: Candidates should be able to demonstrate: A strong background in systems engineering, product development, validation engineering or a related technical discipline. Experience leading complex engineering or validation activities end to end , from requirements and risk identification through planning, delivery, technical conclusions and recommendations. Strong knowledge of validation strategy and product testing , including developing risk-based validation plans from requirements, technical objectives and DFMEAs. The ability to analyse and solve complex engineering problems, interrogating complex data, challenging assumptions, investigating root causes and making sound, evidence-based engineering decisions. Proven project leadership and ownership , including managing risks, resources, schedules, dependencies and stakeholders to maintain momentum and deliver outcomes across a matrix organisation. Effective communication and technical leadership skills , with the ability to influence different audiences, work effectively with engineering teams, customers and senior stakeholders, and coach or guide other engineers. Desirable Experience It would be beneficial if you also have experience in one or more of the following: Industrial diesel engines, powertrains or similar complex mechanical systems. Engine dynamometer, machine, field or component-level validation. Reliability and durability development. Construction machinery, power generation or other off-highway applications. Proactive reliability methods and demonstration of product quality. Working with