Career Area:
Manufacturing
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.
Job Summary:
The Quality Technician supports manufacturing excellence by ensuring products and processes meet defined quality standards. This role performs inspections, analyzes non‑conformance data, supports root cause analysis, and maintains Quality Management System (QMS) documentation. The technician partners closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to drive corrective and preventive actions. The position requires strong attention to detail, foundational problem‑solving skills, and effective communication in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform product, process, and material inspections to ensure conformance with quality standards and specifications.
- Collect, analyze, and report non‑conformance data; support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Produce inspection and measurement reports; participate in Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA).
- Maintain and update Quality Management System (QMS) documentation and records.
- Train and support manufacturing and quality team members on inspection, testing, and quality requirements.
- Communicate quality issues clearly and collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve problems.
- Planned, executed, and supported internal and external audits, including audit readiness and closure of findings.
Educational Requirements:
- Education: Associate degree and/or Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering or related field.
- Experience: Prior experience in manufacturing quality, inspection, or production support is desirable.
- Familiarity with inspection tools, gauges, and basic metrology concepts.
- Exposure to continuous improvement, corrective action, or audit support activities.
- ISO 9001 experience (desirable).
Skills & Competencies
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Ensures inspection and documentation accuracy.
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis: Uses disciplined approaches to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Applies basic decision‑making tools in daily quality scenarios.
- Manufacturing Processes (Foundational): Understands manufacturing flows and inspection points.
- Product Testing (Foundational): Executes testing and inspection practices using standard tools.
- Effective Communication: Clearly shares findings and collaborates with cross‑functional teams.
- Quality Management Systems (QMS): Maintains records and follows documented quality procedures. New concepts/tools, integrate learning into practice, and help others develop.
Additional information:
- This position will be in Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon
- This position is five-days a week subject to changes and willingness to work sporadically on weekends.
- Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available.
- Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Do not forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday.
Final details:
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.
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This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 17, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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