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.
The Manufacturing Engineer supports major process development and capital projects that improve manufacturing safety, quality, velocity, cost effectiveness and production capability. The position leads the technical selection, acquisition, installation and startup of CNC machining centers and related manufacturing systems for the Santa Catarina facility.
The role contributes to the business by translating product and process requirements into equipment specifications, coordinating suppliers and internal functions, and implementing new manufacturing capacity. Its general scope spans technical evaluation, CAPEX development, equipment procurement, plant integration, commissioning and process stabilization.
Develop and coordinate capital expenditure projects, including technical scope, cost estimates, schedules, risks and implementation milestones.
Coordinate equipment installation, plant integration, commissioning, process startup and validation activities.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing and suppliers to resolve implementation issues and stabilize new processes.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
English: Intermediate proficiency required to communicate with international suppliers, review technical documentation and support global project activities.
Preferred certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt are desirable, not required.
Preferred tools: AutoCAD, ERP platforms, project scheduling tools and manufacturing data visualization tools.
Differentiating knowledge: CNC machining center implementation, industrial automation integration, CAPEX justification, precision machining and production process transfers.
Additional relevant background: Machinery procurement and installation, international supplier coordination, capacity expansion and production startup projects.
Additional Information
Work location: Santa Catarina plant, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, with flexibility to adjust schedules or rotate coverage according to workload and project startup needs.
Relocation: Domestic relocation support is available.
Travel: Approximately 20%, including domestic and international travel.
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Posting Dates:
septiembre 3, 2026 - septiembre 10, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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