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

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a general 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, an

📌 Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Santa Catarina