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 Lead and optimize welding processes across the assigned plant area to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production that meets established manufacturing requirements. This role owns the overall direction of the value stream(s), with accountability for PQVC performance, process stability, throughput, defect reduction, and continuous improvement in welding operations. Reporting directly to this position are Section Managers and various levels of Operations support personnel. What You Will Do Ensure effective operation of an assigned area of manufacturing to meet established schedules and production requirements while maintaining cost. Develop plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and manpower to achieve manufacturing cost, quality, and inventory management target. Monitor customer delivery performance, cost reduction programs, lead‑time improvements, and quality improvement projects that will enhance customer value and business unit results. Establish cost and quality goals and ensure the efficient integration of factory, logistics, maintenance and quality to achieve targets for assigned area. Ensure proper direction and supervision of activities in assigned area to maintain effective utilization of personnel and machinery. Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, etc. Promote development of people through continued education, employee involvement, increased responsibility and ergonomics. Train new supervisors on manufacturing quality. Set goals and assist team in meeting quality goals/standards. Degree Requirement Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field. Advanced English. What skills will you have Problem Solving Record issues and solutions. Consider multiple perspectives. Weigh risks and benefits. Use diagnostic tools. Influencing Craft persuasive arguments. Engage in organizational dialogue. Listen actively for opportunities. Present ideas convincingly. Flexibility and Adaptability Manage new tasks and environments effectively. Switch between responsibilities smoothly. Assess approaches to challenges. Performance Management Provide feedback and recognition. Support salary decisions. Set and update objectives collaboratively. Analytical Thinking Define and prioritize problems. Compare solutions systematically. Use visuals to interpret data. Planning and Organizing Spot workflow bottlenecks. Break down tasks. Resolve priority conflicts. Effective Communications Review materials and presentations. Tailor messages for audiences. Persuade while staying on target. Top candidates will have NPI expert CPS & Lean Six Sigma training and certification. Master’s degree related to manufacturing. Additional information Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon. This position is five‑day a week in‑office model. Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available. Domestic Relocation assistance is available for this position. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr