Job Description

Career Area:

Strategy

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.

Leads Lean Six Sigma improvement projects to solve complex manufacturing problems through DMAIC methodology, data analysis, and process improvement. Provides leadership and oversight to cross-functional teams, ensures alignment with organizational objectives, and builds organizational capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors key performance indicators and leverages data analytics to inform project direction.
• Leads, motivates, and develops team members, promoting a collaborative environment and supporting professional development.
• Manages financial results and communicates progress on objectives; prepares forecasts for future initiatives based on quantifiable enhancements.
• Delivers training and mentorship in Lean and Six Sigma principles and identifies high-impact projects for execution.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Expert in manufacturing and/or continuous improvement.
• Intermediate - Advanced English

Skills:

Analytical Thinking:

• Defines problems, compares solutions, and uses charts to analyze data patterns.
• Identifies factors influencing situations and draws logical conclusions.

Coaching Others:

• Explains coaching within the organization and outlines its role, qualities, and responsibilities in business settings.

Problem Solving:

• Documents problems and solutions, consider stakeholder perspectives, evaluate information accuracy, analyze alternatives, and use diagnostic tools.

Process Improvement:

• Maps workflows, identifies bottlenecks, implements controls, targets major issues, and addresses systemic problems.

Project Management:

• Contributes to project tracking tools, plans simple projects, gathers stakeholder input, and prepares status reports.

Six Sigma Methodology:

• Selects critical metrics, analyzes performance with statistical tools, investigates quality impacts, solves routine issues, and reports deviations.

Top Candidates also have:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Expert with Lean manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional projects.
• Proficiency in advanced analytical tools.

Additional Information:

• Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo León Facility.
• Availability to provide multi-site support.
• This position is five-day a week in-office model.
• This position will require travelling up to 25% of working time (Domestic and International).
• Valid Travel Visa and Passport
• Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Do not forget to include a resumé in your profile in Workday​.

Final details

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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 19, 2026 - agosto 26, 2026

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

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