Career Area:

Procurement

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 Definition
As part of the EXSM team, the Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) will focus on Electric, Electronics, Wiring Harness & Cables, Engine Installation & Cooling, and Cab Component categories, ensuring supplier quality, compliance with technical and regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement. This role supports localization strategies in North America and enhances supplier performance to strengthen operational excellence and competitiveness.

Responsibilities
•    Ensure the quality and reliability of electrical systems, electronic components, engine installation and cooling parts, and cab components through rigorous inspections, testing, and validation processes.
•    Monitor supplier performance metrics (e.g., defect rates, delivery quality) and generate actionable reports; guide suppliers in reducing defects and improving consistency.
•    Research, evaluate, and audit potential suppliers to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
•    Drive supplier performance improvement through process optimization, implementation of quality controls, and advanced quality assurance planning.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to develop new sources and support the introduction of innovative products aligned with business localization and technology strategies.

Degree Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Advanced proficiency in English (reading, writing, and verbal communication) is required.

Key Skills & Competencies
Effective Communication:

Communicates clearly and persuasively delivering concise presentations, offering constructive feedback, engaging effectively with all stakeholders, and influencing others to achieve alignment and commitment.

Problem Solving:

Analyzes problems thoroughly identifying technical and quality issues, applying fact‑based diagnostic tools, considering stakeholder perspectives, and evaluating solution risks and benefits to determine the best course of action.

Process Improvement:

Optimizes end‑to‑end processes by defining critical supplier‑quality workflows, identifying systemic bottlenecks, implementing robust controls, and prioritizing high‑impact issues to maximize efficiency and performance.

Quality Orientation:

Drives continuous quality improvement by proactively addressing root causes, eliminating non‑value‑added work, using objective data and metrics to guide decisions, and documenting lessons learned to prevent recurrence.

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Ensures robust PPAP execution by supporting implementation for new components and systems, meeting internal standards and customer requirements, completing all required approval elements, and researching best practices to apply PPAP effectively across diverse component categories.

Supplier Evaluation & Certification

Evaluates suppliers comprehensively by conducting structured assessments, participating in selection and certification activities, documenting audit and reference‑check findings, and verifying supplier reputation and capabilities through multiple independent sources.

Additional Information
On-site work based in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León.

Work schedule is Monday to Friday.
Travel Requirement: Availability to travel up to 30% of the time. International and domestic travel.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Final Details:

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Posting Dates:

enero 16, 2026 - enero 23, 2026

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

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