Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Caterpillar; Nuevo Laredo; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico is seeking a manufacturing engineering leader to coordinate automated manufacturing systems, processes and product engineering to support plant objectives.

The role leads manufacturing engineering and governance, spearheads capital investments for improved OEE, and ensures readiness for new product introductions and source changes, while applying Lean principles to maximize efficiency across assembly operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Fluent English and strong communication skills.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations.
• Analytical ability and supervisory leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programs for hiring, performance management and staff development in the plant.
• Lead assembly, manufacturing processing, cost estimation, layouts, and equipment standards.
• Drive continual improvement of operating methods, equipment and systems.
• Coordinate release dates and material schedules to meet demand and optimize efficiency.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical ability

Leadership

Oral & written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

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.

Role Definition

Works closely with operations and product managers for automated manufacturing systems, manufacturing processes and product engineering to ensure common goals in support of product group objectives.

Lead manufacturing engineering functions to develop world class processes as well as governance and control mechanisms. Spearhead capital investment opportunities to deliver improved OEE results. Maintain EPP and capacity requirements to support evolving demand and customer needs.

Coordinate the effective operation of assigned areas of manufacturing to meet established schedules and production requirements while maintaining cost.

Leverage Lean principles to maximize process footprint and layout to achieve world class efficiencies within all assembly operations.

Supervise Manufacturing Engineering and Support functions for current manufacturing processes, new process justification and implementation, machines, equipment, tooling, work standards, gage planning and technical troubleshooting to provide the most efficient and economical manufacturing and assembly of quality products.

Manage and communicate facility and production readiness within the new product introduction (NPI) process, new capital introduction (NCI), and new source introduction (NSI).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing programs and practices for hiring, performance management and developing/training the personnel that perform and support the plant operating functions.
• Leading assembly, manufacturing processing, cost estimating, systems planning, layout, standards, releasing, gaging and checking equipment, tooling and work standards.
• Managing development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives.
• Coordinating release dates and availability of machines, equipment and material schedules to satisfy demand. Ensuring implementation of modern technology and verifies the effectiveness of equipment and systems.

Skill Descriptors

Capacity Planning & Management - MFG:

Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Documents major considerations of product promotions and analyzes their effect on production and required capacity.
• Provides management reports on actual and projected capacity requirements.
• Uses available tools to interpret forecasts and work out required capacity.
• Participates in developing short-term capacity requirements for a specific product or plant.
• Collects and collates key elements of demand chain used in developing capacity requirements.

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 Working Knowledge:

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

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 Extensive Knowledge:

• Manages the adoption of lean manufacturing principles across the organization.
• Teaches others about how lean approach integrates operations, customers, logistics and product development.
• Consults on work cell design and plan layout in support of lean principles.
• Consults on the use of lean approaches across multiple functions.
• Trains others on key lean measurements and tools and techniques for measuring performance.
• Participates in detailed planning for implementing and monitoring lean manufacturing.

Manufacturing Equipment:

Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.

Level Extensive Knowledge:

• Monitors methods and requirements for equipment environment to ensure protection against damage.
• Participates in evaluation and selection of new equipment.
• Facilitates the coordination and integration of multi-vendor equipment environments.
• Ensures that employees are qualified to operate equipment effectively and safely.
• Analyzes equipment history; monitors overall machine performance; evaluates planned upgrades.
• Plans, tests and implements changes to manufacturing infrastructure and environment.

Manufacturing Processes:

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

Level Extensive Knowledge:

• Advises others using industry experience and benchmarks for methodology effectiveness.
• Develops best practices documentation for all major activities and tasks.
• Trains others on all major tasks and considerations for the full manufacturing process.
• Participates in measuring and monitoring new processes and technologies.
• Selects and optimizes specific methodologies for specific products.
• Evaluates benefits, drawbacks and appropriateness of alternative processes and technologies.

Performance Management:

Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Identifies opportunities to enhance performance, e.g., practice assignments, training, shadowing.
• Ensures performance goals, checkpoints, and feedback focus on behaviors.
• Provides documented input to formal performance review conducted by manager.
• Observes individual performance and provides fair and objective feedback.
• Uses formal and informal rewards and recognition programs for employees.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineer or related field
• Fluent english
• 8+ years of relevant experience
• Requires analytical ability as well as excellent oral and written communications skills and thorough knowledge concerning the capabilities of both domestic and foreign suppliers
• Previous supervisory leadership experience within manufacturing operations

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Caterpillar Reman products
• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Project Management advanced skills
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles

Additional Information:

• Domestic Relocation assistance IS available for this role.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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.

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