Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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.
Role
This position ensures that all product changes for New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Source Introduction (NSI) are properly evaluated, documented, approved, and implemented within established timelines. The role is responsible for coordinating with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). This position serves as a key point of contact for identifying, communicating, and resolving issues related to product changes to support compliant, efficient, and cost‑effective product launches.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate ECR/ECO activities across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers.
- Serve as the main point of contact for identifying, communicating, and resolving issues related to product changes.
- Review and analyze engineering documentation, BOM changes, and specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Develop, maintain, and update change control documentation for NPI/NSI programs.
- Ensure timely implementation of product changes to support program schedules and readiness milestones.
- Prepare and deliver status reports on change actions, risks, approvals, and implementation progress.
Education requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial design, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Product Design, or related field
- English level required: Intermediate to Advanced (conversational).
What skills will you have
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
- Recognizes the importance of precision in engineering change documentation.
- Identifies work outputs requiring high accuracy.
- Applies procedures to ensure error‑free results.
- Understands the operational and financial impact of documentation errors.
- Background of 2–3 years in PCC‑related activities.
- Advanced SAP handling in BOM and MM modules to ensure accurate data management.
Decision Making & Critical Thinking
- Understands steps in an effective decision‑making process.
- Communicates when decisions or escalations are required.
- Identifies decision makers and references past decisions for consistency.
- Recognizes which decisions fall within the scope of the role.
- Ability to coordinate teams and lead projects with structured decision‑making.
- Capability to coordinate cross‑functional teams to support manufacturing and engineering objectives.
- Project leadership skills to drive planning, implementation, and follow‑up activities.
Problem Solving
- Understands the value of structured problem‑solving methods.
- Follows reporting and escalation protocols for change‑related issues.
- Uses approved methodologies for analyzing and addressing problems.
- Recognizes key elements of problem‑solving techniques used in the area.
- Applies SAP (BOM & MM) and system‑based analysis to support resolution of engineering and manufacturing issues.
Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles to ensure capacity and material availability.
- Describes basic concepts of materials and capacity management processes and procedures.
- Describes product lifecycle and associated MRP cycle.
- Identifies parameters and considerations used in production run decisions.
- Describes the use of bills of materials and required supply documentation.
- Explains the general flow of information throughout the manufacturing process and supply chain.
- Uses engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications to support planning and change execution.
- Advanced SAP proficiency in BOM and MM modules.
- Knowledge of Teamcenter and PRWB systems to support engineering change and planning processes.
The best candidates will also have:
- A minimum of 2 years working with Engineering Change Management systems (ECR/ECO).
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills.
- Well‑developed problem‑solving and critical‑thinking abilities.
- Background in roles supporting NPI / NSI programs (New Product Introduction / New Supplier Introduction).
Additional information:
Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, MX
Schedule: Monday to Friday
This position is face‑to‑face
<5% international travel
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Do not forget to include a resumé in English in your Workday profile.
Final details
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The Caterpillar Code of Conduct states that we will select and place personnel based on their qualifications for the work to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. This company does not request pregnancy tests or HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence, or job promotion.
Posting Dates:
April 9, 2026 - April 17, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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