Manufacturing Engineer – CAPEX

Caterpillar Inc.; Santa Catarina; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico, seeks a CAPEX/NP I focused engineer to coordinate capital investment projects and support procurement processes for efficient manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include planning and tracking CAPEX, evaluating feasibility, and ensuring compliance with schedules and budgets, while collaborating with purchasing and suppliers to meet material needs for new product introductions.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Engineering degree in a related field is required or preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced English is desirable.
• Experience coordinating CAPEX and supporting NPI processes is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and coordinate capital investment projects, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
• Prepare and follow up on investment requests, evaluating technical and financial feasibility.
• Monitor project progress and generate status reports.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment for CAPEX projects.
• Verify technical specs and delivery times with suppliers.
• Track purchase orders and address supply deviations.
• Participate in CPPD and design reviews to influence manufacturability.
• Conduct feasibility studies for components across welding, painting, and assembly.
• Create and validate process flow documentation (PFMEA, SFMEA, DF, CP, IPV, etc.).
• Develop standard work instructions and visual aids for operators.
• Define tooling and equipment requirements for new product lines.
• Ensure adherence to APQP and PPAP requirements.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Packaging, and Purchasing for product launches.

Conocimientos

CAPEX coordination

NPI process support

Lean manufacturing

Process documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's or Engineering degree related to field

Herramientas

PFMEA

Control Plans

IPV

Process Flow Diagrams

Descripción del empleo

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.

Career Area

Manufacturing

Role Definition

Responsible for coordinating capital investment (CAPEX) projects, ensuring proper planning, execution, and control of allocated resources. Additionally, provides support in purchasing processes to guarantee timely procurement of materials and equipment, contributing to efficiency and quality in manufacturing operations related to NPI processes.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate capital investment projects, ensuring compliance with schedules and budgets.


• Prepare and follow up on investment requests, evaluating technical and financial feasibility


• Monitor project progress and generate status reports.


• Collaborate with the purchasing department to ensure acquisition of materials and equipment required for CAPEX projects.


• Verify technical specifications and delivery times with suppliers.


• Track purchase orders and resolve supply deviations.


• Participate in CPPD and design reviews to influence product design for manufacturability.


• Conduct feasibility studies for components and assemblies across welding, painting, and assembly processes.


• Create and validate process flow documentation (PFMEA, SFMEA, DF, CP, IPV, ETC).


• Develop standard work instructions (SWS/SWES) and visual aids for operators


• Define tooling and equipment requirements for new product lines.


• Guarantee adherence to APQP and PPAP requirements.


• Work with supply chain, logistics, and packaging teams to ensure smooth transition.


• Close NPI issues with clear risk assessments before production commitment.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor's or Engineering degree related to field.


• Intermediate - Advance English level is desirable.

Skills The Candidate Must Have

Manufacturing Processes

• Knowledge of welding, painting, and assembly manufacturing processes.


• Ability to support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from concept through production launch.


• Capability to conduct manufacturability and process feasibility assessments.


• Ability to define tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment requirements.


• Knowledge of product launch documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, IPV, and Standard Work.


• Ability to validate manufacturing processes and readiness prior to production release.

Lean Manufacturing

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Ability to identify waste, improve process efficiency, and optimize manufacturing workflows.


• Familiarity with Lean tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, Standard Work, and Visual Management.


• Capability to support Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews.


• Ability to assess manufacturing risks and develop mitigation plans during product launches.

Problem Solving

• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, or A3.


• Ability to evaluate technical and operational risks before production commitment.


• Capability to drive issue resolution during product development and launch phases.


• Ability to coordinate corrective actions with cross-functional teams.


• Skill in identifying supplier, equipment, and process deviations and implementing recovery plans.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

• Ability to coordinate capital investment (CAPEX) projects, including planning, execution, and budget monitoring.


• Capability to evaluate technical and financial feasibility of investment proposals.


• Ability to develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and status reporting.


• Knowledge of procurement processes related to manufacturing equipment and production materials.


• Ability to make informed decisions based on risk analysis during APQP and PPAP activities.


• Capability to collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Packaging, and Purchasing teams to ensure successful product launches.

Additional Information

• This job is located in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León.


• The work schedule is set for Monday to Friday (6:30am-5pm)


• This position requires travelling up to 10% (domestic and international).


• Relocation is not 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.

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

agosto 11, 2026 - agosto 18, 2026