Industrial Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc.; Nuevo Laredo; Vor Ort; MXN 480.000 - 720.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Caterpillar, Inc. in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Engineer focused on machining programming and processes. The role supports planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment and processes to improve reliability and efficiency.

The candidate should have 4+ years of machining experience, proficiency in G Code and offline programming, and knowledge of Lean/manufacturing principles. English proficiency is required for effective communication.

Qualifikationen

• BS degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related field.
• 80% English proficiency, written and spoken.
• 4+ years of machining programming and processes including turning, milling, multi-axis and grinding.
• Experience leading improvement projects in machining.
• Knowledge of project management basics.
• Effective communication and problem-solving in production improvements.
• Proficient with Geometric Tolerancing and 1E specifications.
• Machining background with offline programming proficiency.

Aufgaben

• Identify and implement equipment/process enhancements.
• Monitor equipment/process reliability and address issues.
• Analyze engineering change notices and implement changes.
• Provide engineering support for planning, development, operation and maintenance of equipment.

Kenntnisse

Machining programming

Offline programming

Geometric Tolerancing

Project management basics

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ausbildung

BS in Industrial/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Six Sigma Green Belt

English proficiency 80%

Tools

G Code programming

Jobbeschreibung

Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas

Full time

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Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Provides support and guidance on all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes.
• Monitoring equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.
• Analyzing engineering change notices, determines any part or process change, initiates and implements all changes.
• Providing engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.

Skill Descriptors:

Collaborative Automation:

Knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes the concepts, features, and benefits of collaborative automation.
• Discusses key considerations and issues in collaborative automation.
• Highlights the difference between collaborative robots and traditional robots.
• Lists applications of collaborative automation such as material handling, product inspection, etc.

Engineering - MFG:

Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Assists in problem resolution, drafting and writing specifications for engineering practices.
• Works with basic, routine components of the engineering discipline in manufacturing.
• Performs basic installation, maintenance and repairs for a specific engineering function.
• Follows relevant standards, policies and practices in engineering operations.
• Reports unusual engineering issues and considerations regarding manufacturing operations to senior staff.

Lean Manufacturing:

Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Cites examples of benefits and risks associated with implementing lean principles.
• Describes basic tools for observing existing processes and identifying waste.
• Cites industry or company examples of successful and unsuccessful lean implementations.
• Identifies key lean principles and highlights of the lean manufacturing process.

Manufacturing Processes:

Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Assesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.
• Documents relevant standards, policies and practices.
• Follows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.
• Researches new technologies to be integrated into existing manufacturing process.
• Explains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.

Problem Solving:

Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Basic Understanding:

• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.

What you will have:

• BS degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics or related field,
• 80% de Ingles English level, written and oral communication
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Machining programming and processes including turning, milling, multi-axis and grinding
• Experience on leading improvement projects related to Machining
• Knowledgeable and experience with Project Management basics
• Provides effective communication and services in solving production problems or pursuing operations improvements
• Proficient with Geometric Tolerancing and 1E specs
• Machining background and proficiency with offline programming

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a machining, assembly, fabrication, heat treat processing, metallurgy and/or materials systems position
• Knowledegeable in project managemen
• 6 Sigma Green Belt
• Experience with G Code programming.

Location Disclaimer:

At the time of hire, this position will be associated with Caterpillar's existing Nuevo Laredo work location. Caterpillar is actively pursuing a new facility that will become the long-term work location for this role. While the exact address has not yet been finalized, the new facility is expected to be located within approximately five miles of our current operation. Employees selected for this role will transition to the new facility upon its opening.

Posting Dates:

October 16, 2026 - October 22, 2026

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

There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.