There is an exciting opportunity to join the Product Engineering Team of Caterpillar Defence based at Shrewsbury (UK). The task is to deliver immediate commitments and incremental funded work in the Defence Sector. This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically motivated enthusiastic team working at the frontiers of engine and power solution technology. The position is paying GBP28.33 per hour PAYE, GBP32.45 (rolled up holiday pay) and GBP38.06 Umbrella (inside IR35). Working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45 and Friday 08:00 - 12:00. There is flexibility with hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. The Role The key role of a Project Engineer is that of an individual contributor. This position will be accountable for contributing to the identification, analysis and resolution of needs and problems in a discipline for which the incumbent is beginning to build a reputation as an expert. He will perform complex analysis work, demonstrate technical expertise and may be requested to lead on occasion. Responsibilities: Planning, resource profiling and costing verification and validation elements of Engineering Programmes Creating test evaluation programmes and producing detailed reports, including all relevant calculations and analysis and/or presentations as required by the customer Providing guidance and direction on the project/product to less experienced engineers Identifying critical characteristics, conducting system FMEA's, attending design reviews and project reviews as required Liaising closely with suppliers and customers to achieve high quality, cost effective product Initiating ideas and performing needs analysis Communicating technical information to customers, team members, suppliers and other business units The ideal applicant must possess the following skills: Sound knowledge of diesel engine and transmission operation and performance Engineering degree OR HND with experience and excellent analytical skills Self-motivated and energetic with good communication skills and to be prepared to present to and have discussions with customers and suppliers Ability to deliver work to clearly defined plans within tight timescales Be prepared for travel Globally working on military projects Flexibility to handle multiple priorities and prepared to accept responsibility for area of experience and expertise Sound understanding of integrated electronics and control systems (desirable) Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business