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.

Career Area
Engineering

Job Summary
The Associate Designer Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of production tooling, fixtures, jigs, lifting devices, gauges, assembly equipment, and manufacturing aids used in industrial operations. The role ensures that tooling solutions are safe, reliable, cost-effective, ergonomically sound, and capable of supporting quality and productivity objectives.

The Associate Designer Engineer works closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Suppliers,



and EHS teams to develop tooling that improves manufacturing performance while meeting applicable engineering standards and safety requirements.

Tooling Design and Development
- Design manufacturing tools, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and work holding devices.
- Develop assembly and welding fixtures for production processes.
- Design lifting and material handling tools for manufacturing applications.
- Create 3D models and detailed engineering drawings.
- Ensure designs meet functional, safety, ergonomic, and quality requirements.
- Support tooling projects from concept through implementation.

Manufacturing Process Support
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to understand process requirements.
- Analyze production challenges and develop tooling solutions.
- Improve workflow efficiency through innovative tooling designs.
- Reduce process variation and operator dependency.
- Support launch activi

📌 Associate Design Engineer (Nuevo León)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Nuevo León