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 Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering leads strategic development, optimization, and continuous advancement of manufacturing processes across multiple functions and/or facilities. This role is accountable for driving operational excellence, efficiency, and quality through innovative engineering solutions, fostering a culture of safety, and supporting organizational growth.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, documentation, implementation, and ongoing support of manufacturing processes, procedures, equipment, and tooling to enhance operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, product quality, and workplace safety.
• Analyze process performance data to proactively identify opportunities for improvement and implement process changes that increase yield, reduce downtime, improve safety, and lower costs.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of manufacturing engineers, process designers, and support staff, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and professional development of team members.
• Provide expert troubleshooting and resolution for complex production challenges, offering technical support and implementing corrective actions to address manufacturing issues and deficiencies.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• Fluency in English and Spanish required

Skills:

Collaboration:

• Build collaborative environments for problem-solving and business success.
• Sets common goals to enhance teamwork across roles and regions.
• Ensures transparent data access and encourages participation.
• Balances collaborative and focused workspaces.
• Facilitates quick, effective cross-functional decision-making and innovation.

Continuous Transformation:

• Responds proactively to market, political, and cultural shifts.
• Integrates new ideas and best practices into operations.
• Guides teams through change, promoting adaptability and improvement.
• Develops KPIs and training to foster ongoing transformation.

Decision Making & Critical Thinking:

• Evaluates assumptions and historical context for sound decisions.
• Reviews of past actions to inform better processes.
• Validates key decision points and predicts impacts.
• Guides analysis and selection of alternatives.
• Adapts decision-making styles as needed.

Effective Communication:

• Coaches clear, impactful written and verbal communication.
• Tailor’s presentations for varied audiences.
• Shows empathy and assertiveness in discussions.
• Ensures open, persuasive communication at all levels.

Influencing:

• Achieves results even against majority opinions.
• Uses evidence-based persuasion.
• Leads assessments and presents compelling arguments.
• Builds rapport and secures commitment.
• Adjusts influencing strategies for different audiences and situations.

Lean Manufacturing:

• Applies lean principles throughout the organization.
• Educates teams on lean methodology links.
• Advises on facility layout and work cell design.
• Trains and guides learn metrics and performance tools.
• Drives planning and execution of lean projects.

Project Management:

• Utilizes top project management tools and methods.
• Plans, staffs, organizes, and monitors major projects with risk management.
• Conducts reviews and fosters open team communication.
• Communicates reporting needs and maintains control systems.

Additional information:

• This position will be in Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon
• This position is five-days a week in-office model
• This position will require travelling 10% working time (International and domestic).
• Valid Travel Visa and Passport
• Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available.
• Domestic Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Do not forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday​.

Final details:    

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.

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.   

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

marzo 18, 2026 - marzo 25, 2026

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

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