Manufacturing Process

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Job Summary

As a Manufacturing Process & CNC Solutions Engineer, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive support to production and manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, secondary processes, robotics, and assembly. Your mission will be to ensure safety, quality, speed, and optimal cost through solving complex problems, implementing continuous improvements, and standardizing processes. This role combines advanced technical knowledge with key soft skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, and adaptability to lead solutions that directly impact the efficiency and reliability of CAT Engines products.

What You Will Do

• Critical Thinking + CNC Expertise: Troubleshoot machining and CNC programming processes (EIA/ISO, Mazatrol, Sinumerik, Fanuc), applying technical analysis to ensure accuracy and productivity.

• Planning + Technical Documentation: Create and maintain documents defining standard tasks, manage procedures related to capital and assets, and ensure compliance with APQP/PPAP.

• Communication + Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement engineering changes, present technical solutions, and coordinate process training.

• Adaptability + Continuous Improvement: Adjust processes to design changes, optimize workflows, and lead Lean initiatives to reduce costs and risks.

• Safety Focus + Compliance: Design and evaluate processes considering safety risks, conduct OSHA inspections, and promote a safety culture within the plant.

Required Profile

• Education: Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• Language: Intermediate English (reading and technical communication).

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years in manufacturing processes (CNC machining, assembly, robotics).

  • Equipment installation and commissioning.

  • Creation of standard documentation and APQP/PPAP management.

What You Have

• Critical Thinking: Application of RCA and Lean tools to solve complex problems.

• Planning and Organization: Project management, documentation, and process tracking.

• Effective Communication: Presentation of metrics and coordination with teams.

• Adaptability: Ability to work on multiple projects and adjust to changes.

• Quality and Safety Focus: Regulatory compliance and risk reduction.

Top Candidates

• NX software (modeling and manufacturing).

• Caterpillar 1E and GD&T.

• Lean Manufacturing tools and continuous improvement.

• Experience in robot programming

Additional Information

• Location: Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León

• Work Mode: On-site, 5 days per week

• Schedule: 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (subject to changes; availability for shift changes)

• Relocation: Assistance available for national relocation

Final details:

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