Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Santa Catarina; Presencial; MXN 520.000 - 780.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional to coordinate new product introductions and the implementation of engineering changes using APQP and PPAP methodologies. You will ensure production readiness, product quality, and compliance with customer requirements.

On-site role based in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico, requiring a minimum of 2 years in manufacturing or related engineering, with English at an intermediate level and strong problem-solving skills.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• English proficiency at an intermediate level.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, project engineering, or cylinder product operations.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in identifying and implementing equipment and process enhancements.
• Lead Engineering Changes (ECNs) and CPI initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Monitor equipment and process reliability and address problem areas.
• Analyze change notices and implement required part, tooling, or process modifications.
• Provide engineering support for planning, development, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing facilities.

Conocimientos

Engineering changes

CPI initiatives

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

English: Intermediate

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

Coordinate new product introductions and the implementation of engineering changes by applying APQP and PPAP methodologies, ensuring production process readiness, product quality, and compliance with customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes.
• Lead implementation of Engineering Changes and CPI.
• 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.

Education requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Intermediate English-speaking level.

Candidates must have skills

Collaborative Automation

• Lead and support the implementation of Engineering Changes (ECNs) and Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, develop, and implement equipment and process enhancements that improve operational performance.
• Provide engineering support to operations, maintenance, quality, and production teams to ensure successful execution of manufacturing initiatives.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

• Analyze engineering change notices to determine required part, tooling, equipment, or process modifications and effectively implement changes.
• Evaluate equipment and process performance data to identify improvement opportunities and support informed decision-making.
• Assess manufacturing challenges and recommend solutions that improve reliability, quality, and productivity.

Manufacturing Processes

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing, project engineering, or cylinder product operations.
• Provide technical engineering support for the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, processes, and facilities.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.

Lean Manufacturing

• Participate in and support continuous improvement activities focused on reducing waste and increasing operational efficiency.
• Lead and execute CPI initiatives that improve manufacturing performance and process standardization.
• Identify opportunities to optimize equipment utilization, process flow, and production effectiveness through Lean principles.

Problem Solving

• Monitor equipment and process reliability, identify problem areas, and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Investigate manufacturing and process issues, determine root causes, and drive sustainable solutions.
• Support troubleshooting activities and provide technical recommendations to minimize downtime and improve operational reliability.

Additional information:

• Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon (On-Site 100%)

• Schedule: Monday to Friday 6:24am - 5pm, (subject to changes; availability for shift changes, weekend coverage: one weekend per month based on staff rotation).

• <10% of working time will be domestic & international travel.

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Final details:

The Caterpillar 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, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion.

Posting Dates:

agosto 17, 2026 - agosto 24, 2026

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