Nodes Quality Technician

Caterpillar; Earl Shilton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus Bankholidays

Bonus

Contributory pension scheme - Caterp.

Contributory share scheme

Private health care plans

EV car lease

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a quality-focused professional to strengthen the link between operations and engineering. You will work across shifts as needed, auditing defects, and driving corrective actions using lean methods. You will collaborate with US Node facilities and frontline teams to improve product quality and process efficiency.

Focus on root-cause analysis, structured problem solving, and data-driven decisions to reduce defects and support sustainable improvements across lines.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality gates or gate-like processes on machine builds.
• Familiarity with EPIX, Team Centre, PRWB or SWES.

Responsibilities

• Build strong working relationships with operations and team leaders.
• Audit machine defects to identify root causes and support fixes.
• Maintain regular contact with US Node facilities via daily/weekly meetings.
• Use defect data to drive Interim and Permanent Corrective Actions (ICA/PCA).
• Complete tasks on time and in line with company processes.
• Be flexible and willing to work across shifts when needed.

Skills

Quality Gate

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Auditing

Tools

EPIX

Team Centre

PRWB

SWES

Job description

• Work closely with operations and team leaders to build strong working relationships.
• Carry out audits on machine defects to find root causes and support fixes.
• Keep regular contact with US Node facilities through daily and weekly meetings.
• Use defect data to identify and follow up on Interim and Permanent Corrective Actions (ICA/PCA).
• Complete tasks on time and in line with company processes.
• Be flexible and willing to work across shifts when needed., Quality Knowledge Operations: Work closely with operations and team leaders to build strong working relationships.
• Process Improvement & Problem Solving: Uses Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving tools to improve how things are done. Identifies root causes and supports corrective actions to reduce defects.
• Communication & Collaboration: Shares information clearly with different teams. Leads meetings when needed and presents updates confidently.

What You May Have:

• Skilled at a quality gate or with machine builds across lines.
• Familiar with tools like EPIX, Team Centre, PRWB, or SWES.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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.

Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation - and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It's your time and talent, make it count.

There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment; help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell
• Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution
• optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans
• EV car lease etc