Engineering Project Team Leader

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Nuevo Laredo; Presencial; MXN 400.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico is seeking an engineer to lead development of local production and new source introduction for advanced high-pressure fuel systems.

You will support fuel injector design for current and new engine applications and gain hands-on experience in testing, detailed design, and supplier development. The role requires a degree in Engineering or Materials Science and proficiency in English, with an emphasis on collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Materials Science curriculum.
• Proficient English level.

Responsabilidades

• Assignments are project oriented and incorporate knowledge of current technology as well as an understanding of the entire design and production process.
• Collaborate with internal & external partners on current and future support needs.
• Provide technical leadership to Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Service and other areas.
• Assist supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and performance.
• Research new materials and production processes. Organize, coordinate, and execute the building, testing, and analysis of production samples.
• Participate in and support proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Develop strong product knowledge and a deep understanding of product function and performance characteristics to effectively lead product maintenance initiatives.
• Develop and document functional requirements and translate them into detailed design and production documents. Participate in buy‑build analysis for product components.

Conocimientos

Effective Communications

Managing Priorities

Technical Excellence

Troubleshooting

Educación

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

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.

Role Definition:

This position is within Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division providing leadership regarding developing local production and new source introduction for advanced high-pressure fuel systems. You will join a diverse team supporting fuel injector design engineering for new & existing engine applications. This role requires a hands‑on presence and offers experience in testing, detailed design, structural and hydraulic analysis, and supplier resiliency development.

Job responsibilities will Include but are not limited to:

• Assignments are project oriented and incorporate knowledge of current technology as well as an understanding of the entire design and production process.
• Collaborate with internal & external partners on current and future support needs.
• Provide technical leadership to Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Service and other areas.
• Assist supply specialists and buyers with supplier development and performance.
• Research new materials and production processes. Organize, coordinate, and execute the building, testing, and analysis of production samples.
• Participate in and support proposal preparation, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Develop strong product knowledge and a deep understanding of product function and performance characteristics to effectively lead product maintenance initiatives.
• Develop and document functional requirements and translate them into detailed design and production documents. Participate in buy‑build analysis for product components.
• Requires a degree in an accredited Engineering or Materials Science curriculum

Skill Descriptors:

Effective Communications:

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Level: Extensive Experience

• Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching.
• Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience.
• Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position.
• Communicates well downward, upward, and outward.

Managing Multiple Priorities:

Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Level: Extensive Experience

• Clarifies and handles multiple concurrent and diverse activities.
• Shifts focus among several efforts as required by changing priorities.
• Addresses potential conflicts that impact current delivery commitments.
• Works with or leads others to re-prioritize work and reschedule commitments as necessary.
• Responds to shifting priorities while maintaining progress of regularly scheduled work

Technical Excellence:

Prior engineering experience in fuel systems, diesel engines, hydraulics, or precision components required; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Level: Extensive Experience

• Strong background in problem solving techniques, advises others on the assessment and provision of all technical solutions.
• Engages appropriate subject matter resources to effectively resolve technical issues.
• Mentors others to enhance their technical competence and its application to achieve more effective technical solutions.
• Coaches others in promoting, defining, analyzing, and providing superior technical solutions to business problems.
• Provides effective solutions to moderate technical challenges through strong technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.
• Assumes accountability for personal technical performance and holds others responsible for theirs.

Troubleshooting Technical Problems:

Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools and techniques; ability to anticipate, detect and resolve technical problems in a manufacturing or product management environment.

Level: Extensive Experience

• Evaluates business impact of failure and the criticality and timing of needed resolution.
• Resolves difficult or high-impact equipment and systems problems.
• Monitors machine performance and history; addresses excessive maintenance or repair needs.
• Coaches others how to resolve integration or communications problems in multi-vendor environment.
• Applies specific techniques for isolating a problem and defining resolution approach.
• Uses advanced diagnostic techniques and tools for unusual or performance-related problems.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Proficient English level

Additional Information:

This role will be located in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.

Posting Dates:

August 26, 2026 - September 4, 2026

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