Quality Engineer

Caterpillar; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join its Electric Power Division in Larne. This role requires a proactive individual to uphold quality standards by working closely with operations and suppliers. With competitive compensation and a strong emphasis on sustainability, this position offers an opportunity to significantly impact quality practices within the organization.

Benefits

Up to 10% bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Optional flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of quality concepts including process control and ISO9001.
• Utilizes quality evaluation tools and techniques.
• Demonstrates problem reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements quality strategies to enhance quality improvements.
• Conducts investigations to ensure compliance and resolve quality issues.
• Leads quality audits within the facility.

Skills

Quality Management

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Career Area:
Manufacturing

Compensation Grade:
21

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 Title: Quality Engineer

Salary/Grade: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Larne

Benefits:

• Up to 10% bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

This position requires a 4-day-a-week schedule in the office.

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We're committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better-more sustainable-world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

The opportunity

We are looking for a Quality Engineer role at our Larne site within the Electric Power Division. The position reports directly to the Quality Manager and is responsible for process quality, auditing, and certification.

Working as the Quality Engineer, you will work with operations and design engineers in both fabrications and assembly by providing expertise, advice and guidance on both simple and complex problems identified from both internal and external process partners.

As the Quality Engineer, you will have a focus on supplier quality and calibration. Supporting operations and suppliers with RCCA's (Root Cause Corrective Action). Calibrating equipment and working with external calibration bodies to ensure the facility is compliant.

In this role, you will conduct investigations and analysis which contribute to the development and implementation of methods, procedures and equipment that ensure quality standards for our products. You will provide technical support for products by leading on quality development and certification of processes, cost reduction, production quality problems resolution, and warranty reduction.

What you will do:

• Maintains the highest ethical and professional standards and formulates, develops, and implements quality strategies to accelerate quality improvements.
• Work with all employees to improve quality practices in their processes through quality manner such as daily coaching and tracking CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) projects.
• Working with suppliers to provide quality support if any poor results or negative trends occur.
• Support the RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) processes by clarifying and verifying all ideas from the RCCA process with related persons and spot check, explain the validation reasons.
• Be a coordinator between related internal teams and suppliers when there are issues or roadblocks during implementing projects and actions generated from the RCCA process and track its implementation progress.
• Leading the incoming quality audits within the facility.

What you have:

Education:

A degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or progressive job-related experience in a quality or manufacturing engineering environment.

Quality Management - Level Working Knowledge:

• Adheres to organizational quality management processes and practices.
• Thorough, demonstrable knowledge of quality concepts including process control, analysis, certification principals and understanding of ISO9001.
• Applies key aspects of continuous improvement processes and evaluates impact on quality.
• Uses quality evaluation tools and techniques such as walkthroughs and inspections.
• Works with quality assurance methods, tools and techniques.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) - Level Working Knowledge:

• Utilizes RCA techniques, such as Flowchart, Fish-bone Diagram, etc., to investigate basic problems, determine the causes, and find resolutions.
• Identifies factors that resulted in harmful outcomes of one or more past events. Able to pinpoint behaviors, actions, inaction, or conditions that need to be changed.

Problem Solving - Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.

Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Level Working Knowledge:

• Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors, omissions, and oversights.
• Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
• Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.

Collaborating - Level Basic Understanding:

• Able to collaborate effectively with teams across the business using good communication and cooperation skills.

Flexibility and Adaptability - Level Working Knowledge:

• Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people.
• Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions.
• Identifies and considers alternative approaches to situations or problems.
• Accepts new or radical ideas with an open mind; avoids snap reactions.

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies - Level Working Knowledge:

• Contributes to the development and implementation of specific manufacturing procedures.
• Participates in the implementation of manufacturing standards and procedures to one's own function.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. 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. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #CaterpillarNI #LI

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Dates:
June 18, 2025 - June 27, 2025

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

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

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