Job Description
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.

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

Job Description
Serves as the technical bridge between engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement (suppliers) and operational teams. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the successful transition of products from design to production while optimizing quality, cost, delivery, and manufacturability. This role is also responsible for providing timely engineering dispositions for non-conforming products, resolving production issues, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with applicable engineering, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Also works in projects with Engineering teams to implement mistake-proofing implementations and refining the handover process for new product introductions (NPI) to ensure production line readiness.

Responsibilities
Technical Support

Review and resolve production, assembly, -related engineering issues

Solid Interpretation on engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Reviewing component tolerances to ensure parts fit together smoothly without forcing or filing on the line.

Evaluate technical deviations and determine acceptable dispositions with Engineering teams.

Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.

Provide technical guidance to manufacturing, quality and operational teams.

Managing urgent production issues to minimize downtime and delivery impacts

Cross-Functional Coordination

Act as the primary technical interface between Design Engineering and Manufacturing (Liaison).

Coordinate Collaboration meetings between design engineering, pcc, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain (CPPD).

Collaborate with Design, PCC, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Operations teams to resolve technical issues.

Participating in cross-functional problem-solving meetings.





Support on implementation of engineering changes and process improvements.

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure compliance with company procedures, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.

Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, reports, and technical records.

Support internal or external audits, certifications and customer reviews as required.

Maintain complete traceability of engineering decisions and approvals.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Advanced English level is required

Expert in manufacturing processes.

Skills
Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Proficiency in Design for manufacturing with the Engineering teams to ensure manufacturing feasibility of the products and parts.

Review and support on disposition of non-conforming products, components, and assemblies.

Coordinate, analyze and resolve engineering issues affecting manufacturing, assembly, or operations with Design Engineering

Evaluate proactively design engineering changes and their impact on production or service operations.

Investigating nonconformance products or deviations.

Continuous Improvement

Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.

Contribute to process optimization and cost reduction initiatives.

Identify recurring issues and recommend preventive solutions.

Identify engineering opportunities to improve safety, quality, manufacturability and implement permanent solutions.

Work on projects to eliminate non-value added to Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives when applicable

Influencing

Crafts persuasive arguments.

Engages in organizational dialogue.

Listening actively for opportunities.

Presents ideas convincingly.

Other Skills

Strong engineering fundamentals (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering).

Leadership





Intermediate skills in Creo software

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Excellent verbal and written communication

Influencing and Negotiation

Emotional Intelligence

Time Management and Prioritization

Conflict Resolution

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and product development

GD&T; knowledge (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

Engineering problem-solving and root cause analysis.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Ability to read technical drawings, CAD models and Engineering Standards

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Top Candidates Also Have

Expert using Teamcenter

Solid knowledge on welding, assembly processes

Power Bi skills

PMP Certification

Black Belt Certification

Master’s degree related to engineering or manufacturing

Additional Information

This position is to work in Santa Catarina, Reciente Leon. (On-Site)

This position is a five-day a week in office model.

Requires working weekends, based on business continuity needs

Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

This position requires 15% or less travel (Domestic and International).

Final Details
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates
agosto 31, 2026 - septiembre 7, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

#J-18808-Ljbffr

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