Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Nuevo Laredo; Presencial; MXN 300.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Mexico to join a global team focused on enhancing equipment and processes in an active production environment.

You will analyze changes, support planning and maintenance, and drive improvements in machining and automation using collaborative technologies. Strong communication in English is required, with a focus on reliability and efficiency.

Formación

• BS degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 80% English level, written and oral communication.
• 2+ years of machining experience (turning, milling, multi-axis, grinding).
• Experience leading improvement projects related to machining.
• Knowledge of Project Management critical path driven.
• Negotiation with customers and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication to solve production problems or pursue improvements.
• Proficient with Geometric Tolerancing and 1E specs.
• Machining background and offline programming proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
• Monitoring results, machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.
• Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.

Conocimientos

Collaborative Automation

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Engineering - MFG

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

Educación

BS degree (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering)

Herramientas

Power Apps

Dataverse

Power Automate

Power BI

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 Duties/Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitoring results, machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.
• Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.

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.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Level Basic Understanding

• Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
• Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
• Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.
• Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.

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.

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 (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering)
• 80% English level, written and oral communication
• 2+ years of relevant experience in Machining processes including turning, milling, multi-axis and grinding
• Experience in leading improvement projects related to Machining
• Knowledgeable and experience with Project Management critical path driven
• Negotiation with Customers and prioritization skills
• 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
• Traceability process skills
• Databases management
• Versatility in visualization reports using platforms such as Power Apps + Dataverse + Power Automate + Power BI

Posting Dates

October 6, 2026 - October 12, 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.