Manager Project Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. in Nuevo León seeks a Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead New Product Introduction projects from concept through production ramp-up, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring delivery against safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets.

You will develop and validate manufacturing processes, manage timelines and risks, and provide advanced machining engineering support across facilities, with emphasis on Lean, Industry 4.0, and continuous improvement.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, mechatronics engineering or related field.
• English proficiency for technical documentation and cross-site collaboration is required.

Responsabilidades

• Drive NPI project execution from concept through production ramp-up, actively managing deliverables, timelines, risks and escalation items.
• Lead and oversee multiple projects against objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Communicate project status and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide advanced machining manufacturing engineering support to Caterpillar facilities.
• Identify and implement enhancements for equipment and processes.
• Support planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment and processes.

Conocimientos

Machining Solutions

G&M code programming

CAM (Siemens NX)

Machining Center Controls

GD&T

Touch Probe Programming

Machining processes

Cutting tools

Lean Manufacturing

Industry 4.0 / Smart factory

Automotive / Heavy equipment exposure

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing / Industrial / Mechatronics Engineering

Herramientas

Siemens NX

Mazatrol Matrix

Siemens 840D

Makino

Okuma

Fanuc

Renishaw (Touch Probe)

Descripción del empleo

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.

Job Summary

Lead and manage manufacturing projects within the New Product Introduction (NPI) department to ensure successful industrialization, launch readiness, and production ramp-up of new products. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, developing and validating manufacturing processes, managing project timelines, risks, resources, and deliverables, and driving alignment with Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations, and other key stakeholders. The position requires strong project management capability to communicate project status, elevate critical issues, support timely decision-making, and ensure new product launches meet safety, quality, cost, capacity, and delivery objectives. The Manufacturing Project Engineer position will provide advanced machining engineering support and guidance across production—balancing cost, velocity, quality, safety, and environmental compliance while improving equipment and processes. You’ll also help identify and implement process enhancements, monitor reliability, and drive execution of engineering and process changes that strengthen day to day manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive NPI project execution from concept through production ramp-up, ensuring manufacturing deliverables, timelines, risks, and escalation items are actively managed.
• Lead and oversee multiple projects and programs, ensuring successful delivery against business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Communicate project status, milestones, and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Deploy projects and provide advanced support of Machining Manufacturing Engineering to Caterpillar Facilities.
• Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications for equipment and processes.
• Providing engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.

Education requirements

A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field. English proficiency for technical documentation and cross‑site collaboration is required.

Skills you will have

Machining Solutions (essential):

• An advanced knowledge of Machining Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• Advanced understanding and knowledge on G&M code programming, types of NC controls (conversational, ISO, and others).
• Advanced understanding and knowledge of CAM (Siemens NX is preferred).
• Advanced experience on different Machining Center Controls (Mazatrol Matrix, Siemens 840D, Makino, Okuma, Fanuc).
• Advanced knowledge of GD&T, print reading and 3D modeling.
• Advanced knowledge on Touch Probe Programming (Renishaw).
• Advanced understanding of machining processes (process design, execution and control).
• Advanced knowledge of cutting tools selection.
• Discusses key considerations and issues in machining processes.
• Problem Solving: Resolve technical problems and give technical support.
• Ability to support multi‑shift operations and on‑floor troubleshooting.
• Lean Manufacturing Working knowledge with Manufacturing Cells preferred.
• Manufacturing Processes Exposure to Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, or smart factory technologies.
• Manufacturing experience within automotive, heavy equipment, or high-volume production environments.
• Advanced knowledge of APQ and NPI processes.
• Top candidates may have Master’s degree related to manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma training and certification is a plus.

Additional Information

Position is in Cienega de Flores, Nuevo León. On-site. Work schedule is set Monday to Friday (7am to 5pm) Travel may require up to 25% (international and domestic) No domestic relocation bonus.

Final details

Caterpillar’s Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests or HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence, or promotion in employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Company culture

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.