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.

About the Role:

The role ensures products meet Caterpillar specifications and promotes quality-focused culture across various departments. As a Quality Manager, the incumbent oversees a team, handling planning, training, performance evaluations, and personnel issues. They collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including global quality teams and suppliers. Responsibilities include employee development, problem-solving, and implementing solutions to meet key quality goals such as customer satisfaction, process efficiency, and certification standards.

What You Will Do

Leads testing new products by selecting configurations, designing test programs, coordinating evaluations and tear-downs, identifying issues, and recommending improvements to reduce warranty costs and enhance product quality.Ensures adherence to global quality processes and reports QMS execution to management. Manages priorities, schedules reviews, and oversees shop floor quality controllers.Oversees implementation of tools and processes supporting global quality systems (e.g., APQP, PPAP, MQ11005/MQ12005), ensuring alignment with Caterpillar Production System (CPS) principles.Develops and monitors quality plans to meet Caterpillar standards and QS9000 certification requirements through internal audits and reporting.Generates quality reports and drives continuous improvement by collecting inspection data and publishing defect reports across all production stages.conducts investigations to identify root causes of quality issues and implements corrective action plans.Acts as the primary quality contact for customers, manages feedback loops, coordinates rework, and resolves daily shop floor quality concerns.

Degree Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or any related engineering degree.Expert in QualityFluent English

What You Have – Skills:

Planning: Tactical and Strategic

Demonstrates knowledge of effective planning methodologies.Capable of contributing to short-term operational planning.Supports tactical and strategic planning aligned with the overarching business objectives.

Quality Management

Possesses expertise in quality management principles, tools, and techniques.Able to foster and maintain an environment that aligns with the organization’s quality standards.

Collaboration

Understands collaborative methodologies.Skilled in engaging constructively with diverse individuals and teams to achieve shared goals.

Influencing

Applies effective influencing strategies and techniques.Capable of shaping decisions both within and beyond the immediate organization.

Problem Solving

Proficient in identifying, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process-related issues using appropriate tools and techniques.Applies problem-solving knowledge effectively across varied contexts.

Quality Risk Management

Knowledgeable in the processes, tools, and techniques associated with Quality Risk Management.Able to execute quality assurance processes including risk assessment, control, communication, and review to safeguard product quality.

Lean Manufacturing

Understands the philosophy, principles, and implementation strategies of lean manufacturing.Capable of integrating lean methodologies into existing production and management systems.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Demonstrates understanding of the concepts, principles, and techniques of Root Cause Analysis.Utilizes structured approaches to identify the underlying causes of adverse outcomes in manufacturing and implements corrective measures to prevent recurrence.

Top Candidates also have:

Participation as a member of ERGLead Six Sigma ProjectMaster’s degree

Additional Information:

Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon.This position is five-day a week in-office model.This position will require travelling 10% working time (Domestic and International).Valid Travel Visa and PassportSponsorship 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 

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Posting Dates:

August 13, 2025 - August 19, 2025

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

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