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.

Role Definition

The Manufacturing Engineer supports major process development and capital projects that improve manufacturing safety, quality, velocity, cost effectiveness and production capability. The position leads the technical selection, acquisition, installation and startup of CNC machining centers and related manufacturing systems for the Santa Catarina facility.

The role contributes to the business by translating product and process requirements into equipment specifications, coordinating suppliers and internal functions,



and implementing new manufacturing capacity. Its general scope spans technical evaluation, CAPEX development, equipment procurement, plant integration, commissioning and process stabilization.

Responsibilities
- Lead the technical evaluation and selection of CNC machining centers according to the product and manufacturing process requirements.
- Develop and coordinate capital expenditure projects, including technical scope, cost estimates, schedules, risks and implementation milestones.
- Manage the acquisition of machinery, production equipment and supporting systems in coordination with internal and external suppliers.
- Define equipment specifications and evaluate proposed product and process designs to determine technical feasibility and required modifications.
- Coordinate equipment installation, plant integration, commissioning, process startup and validation activities.
- Apply machining process and CNC pr

📌 Manufacturing Engineer (Santa Catarina)
🏢 Caterpillar Financial Services
📍 Santa Catarina