Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a integral 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 Caterpillar’s Drivetrain team in Mexico designs drivetrain components used across Caterpillar machines and OEM applications. We are looking for a design team lead for parts made from castings: primarily cast iron and cast steel, including hydraulic pumps and valves bodies, brake calipers, and other miscellaneous cast components. This position will provide design leadership through the entire lifecycle of the part, from concept to production implementation to production maintenance and supporting our end customers.

Responsibilities




- Indirect team lead for 2-3 casting design engineers
- Acting as a mentor and work coordinator for junior engineers.
- Creating new designs that meet all technical and business requirements.
- Completing Design FMEAs and Technical Reviews to establish risk and corresponding validation plans.
- Completing and/or coordinating analysis activities to evaluate new designs.
- Working with suppliers and purchasing teams when sourcing parts to a supplier.
- Provide technical assessment and guidance to resolve production part quality issues.
- Assess if part nonconformances are acceptable for use.
- Provide engineering support to local assembly facilities.
- Participate in APQP activities.

Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering
- Advanced English-speaking level is required

Skills the candidate must have
Effective Communications:
- Strong

📌 Castings Design Engineer (Ciénega de Flores)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Ciénega de Flores