Welding CAPEX Project Engineer – Heavy Manufacturing

Caterpillar Inc.; Santa Catarina; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. in Mexico's Santa Catarina plant seeks a manufacturing engineer specialized in welding systems. You will lead CAPEX projects for welding equipment, develop and document welding processes, and collaborate with suppliers to improve production flow.

Strong CAD (AutoCAD) skills and knowledge of GD&T are required, plus experience with MIG, TIG, and SAW welding. This role coordinates installation, startup, and process stabilization, supports NPI activities, and involves travel up to

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• English proficiency for technical documentation and collaboration on global projects.

Responsabilidades

• Lead capital expenditure projects for welding equipment, positioners, tooling, and related manufacturing systems.
• Evaluate and select equipment and workstation concepts by reviewing technical requirements, safety considerations, process flow, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Coordinate the installation, commissioning, startup, and process stabilization of welding equipment and positioners.
• Develop, implement, validate, and document welding processes and workstation standards.
• Provide technical support for MIG, TIG, and submerged arc welding applications.
• Interpret welding drawings, GD&T, and engineering specifications to support process and equipment decisions.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and integrate manufacturing requirements into new or modified welding processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers and plant functions on equipment design reviews, automation opportunities, issue resolution, and safe production launch.

Conocimientos

MIG welding

TIG welding

SAW welding

CAPEX governance

Automation knowledge

GD&T understanding

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Metallurgical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Caterpillar Inc. in Mexico's Santa Catarina plant seeks a manufacturing engineer specialized in welding systems. You will lead CAPEX projects for welding equipment, develop and document welding processes, and collaborate with suppliers to improve production flow.

Strong CAD (AutoCAD) skills and knowledge of GD&T are required, plus experience with MIG, TIG, and SAW welding. This role coordinates installation, startup, and process stabilization, supports NPI activities, and involves travel up to