Manufacturing Engineer

**Career Area**:Manufacturing**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**Design, develop, implement, and optimize efficient, safe, and high-quality assembly processes in the automotive industry. Ensure operational continuity, continuous improvement, and technical support for the assembly line, meeting quality, cost, and time standards.**What will you do**:- Interact with suppliers, both internal and external, to deliver quality products on time.- Design and optimize assembly processes (manual, semi-automatic, or automatic).- Evaluate and implement new assembly technologies (robots, screwdrivers, vision systems, etc.).- Define equipment, tooling, torque and station layout requirements.- Establish and maintain necessary technical documentation (Amef, DF, etc.).- Participate in the implementation of new products and engineering changes.- Participating on audits, LPA, CQMS, CAV.**Degree Requirement**- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, industrial or similar.- Fluent English**Skill Descriptors****Decision-Making and Critical Thinking**- Applies an assigned critical thinking technique in the decision-making and problem-solving process.- Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns through in-depth analysis.- Assists in the evaluation of risks, benefits, and consideration of alternatives for new capital investments and process development/improvement.**Judgment and Decision-Making**- Seeks input from multiple sources to generate diverse ideas for decision-making and problem-solving.- Communicates decisions with confidence and applies them in the production area.- Coaches others to improve judgment and confidence in decision-making by developing their skills.**Lean Manufacturing**- Knowledge of basic tools to observe existing processes and identify waste.- Manages the adoption of lean manufacturing principles throughout the organization by work center or product process.- Participates in detailed planning to implement and monitor lean manufacturing and appropriate capacity planning.- Project organization and management**Manufacturing Processes**- Advanced knowledge of assembly processes, especially for drive shafts.- Knowledge of torque tools and complementary subsystems for assembly, as well as tool design.- Advanced knowledge of contact pattern adjustments for spiral bevel gears.- Provides management reports on current and projected capacity requirements for new capital investments.- Documents important considerations in response to increased product demand and analyze their effect on production and required capacity.**Manufacturing Equipment**- Knowledge of pressing machines- Knowledge of Rolig torque- Knowledge of contact pattern settings- Knowledge of roll-over machines- Knowledge of leak testing machines (test cells).- Knowledge of Pint point**Manufacturing Safety**:- Performs safety inspections to ensure compliance with high energy requirements.- Elaborate SFMEA, visual aids.**Additional Information**:- The location for this position Cienega de Flores (facility 4)- This position will require traveln10 % (training or project)- Work schedule: Lunes - Viernes (7:00am a 16:00 pm)- Once a month I would be asked for Saturday coverage (Depends on production schedule, issue on assembly line (non-recurring)**Final details**:**Caterpillar's Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests or HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence, or promotion in employment.****Posting Dates**:junio 5, 2025 - junio 13, 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.