Senior Manufacturing Engineering Lead — Lean & Capacity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer leader to drive world‑class production processes and capital investments.

You will collaborate with operations and product managers to ensure alignment with plant goals and customer needs, while applying lean principles across assembly operations. Responsibilities include leading manufacturing engineering teams, implementing new processes and equipment, and ensuring readiness through NPI/NCI/NSI.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical ability

Leadership experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer leader to drive world‑class production processes and capital investments.

You will collaborate with operations and product managers to ensure alignment with plant goals and customer needs, while applying lean principles across assembly operations. Responsibilities include leading manufacturing engineering teams, implementing new processes and equipment, and ensuring readiness through NPI/NCI/NSI.