Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Machining)

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.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer serves as a pivotal leader in machining operations, guiding teams dedicated to optimizing CNC and conventional machining processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment utilization, and production flow. This role is instrumental in ensuring that machined parts and components are produced efficiently, economically, and in strict accordance with engineering specifications, dimensional requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Directly oversees and develops high-performing manufacturing engineering teams, providing continuous training and mentorship to support and enhance plant operations.

• Leads machining process development, including CNC programming support, tooling selection, fixture design, cutting parameter optimization, cost estimation, systems planning, layout, and the release of operational standards.

• Drives the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of machining methods, equipment, workholding, tooling life, cycle time, scrap reduction, and overall process capability.

• Manages the installation, qualification, and modification of machine equipment and related systems, ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective production of high-quality machine components.

• This is a staff position that requires an expert in Project Management tools & processes. Ability to facilitate NPI/CPS
  projects, lead chartering sessions, develop/validate network diagrams, and lead integration & compression sessions.

• Provides machining engineering expertise to define requirements for cost-effective manufacturing processes, including equipment layout, machine moves, tool management, fixture strategy, and new equipment installations.

• Coordinates all capital projects related to assigned factories including forecasting, planning and monitoring special
  projects to completion. Provides related reports to upper management.

• Impacts project performance, machining productivity, cycle time, cost, quality, capacity, customer satisfaction, equipment utilization, product performance, and overall cost management.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor´s degree in Engineering.

• Advanced English

Skills:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

• Effectively applies structured critical thinking techniques to analyze complex situations and inform sound decision-making.

• Gathers, organizes, and evaluates pertinent data, ideas, and stakeholder perspectives.

• Identifies, clarifies, and prioritizes key concerns and supports risk-benefit analyses to inform alternative solutions.

Capacity Planning & Management:

• Utilizes advanced tools and analytical approaches to forecast production demands and manage resources effectively.

• Prepare detailed management reports and interpret forecasts to ensure adequate capacity for current and future needs.

• Contributes to the development of capacity plans and supports the efficient alignment of resources with organizational goals.

Lean Manufacturing:

• Champions the integration and adoption of lean manufacturing philosophies across the organization.

• Educates and mentors colleagues on lean principles, including their application to operations, logistics, and product development.

• Consults on work cell and layout designs, ensuring alignment with lean objectives, and leads initiatives to measure and monitor lean performance.

Machining Processes:

• Applies extensive knowledge of machining technologies, including CNC milling, turning, grinding, drilling, boring, workholding, tooling, feeds and speeds, and process capability.

• Develops and maintains best practice documentation for machining operations, setup sheets, tooling standards, fixture usage, process parameters, and operator training.

• Leads the measurement and assessment of machining processes, ensuring continuous improvement in dimensional accuracy, repeatability, productivity, and competitiveness.

Machining Equipment:

• Supports the creation and rollout of machining policies, procedures, preventive practices, equipment standards, and process controls to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

• Explains the rationale behind machining standards, engages with production, maintenance, quality, and operations stakeholders, and provides feedback for ongoing improvement.

• Monitors adherence to machine standards, machine capability, tooling performance, and equipment utilization, escalating potential exceptions for review as needed.

Problem Solving:

• Records issues and solutions.

• Considers multiple perspectives.

• Weighs risks and benefits.

• Uses diagnostic tools.

Performance Management:

• Provides feedback and recognition.

• Supports salary decisions.

• Sets and updates objectives collaboratively.

Top Candidates also have:

• Expert in machining processes, including CNC machining, tooling, fixtures, cutting tools, process capability, cycle time reduction, and equipment optimization.

Additional Information:

• Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon.

• Travel requirement: 5% domestic and international travel.

• This position is six-day a week in-office model.

• Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Do not forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday​.

Final details 

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The Caterpillar 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 identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotion.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

julio 17, 2026 - julio 24, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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