Supplier Development & Quality Engineer

Caterpillar; Willesden; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

8 public holidays

Bonus up to 12%

Pension scheme – employer contribution

Share scheme up to 10% with Caterpill​

Flexible benefits (health & dental)

EV car lease

Holiday purchase

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd in Wimborne, UK, seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to assess supplier quality and drive improvements. You will partner with suppliers to ensure products meet standards and collaborate with internal teams on risk reduction and process enhancements.

The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, with an emphasis on driving quality and continuous improvement across supplier networks.

Qualifications

• Understanding of effective communication concepts and how to apply them.
• Ability to transmit, receive, and interpret ideas and information effectively.
• Experience delivering constructive feedback and presenting orally.
• Strong problem-solving knowledge and applying it to processes.
• Knowledge of PPAP elements and submissions.
• Experience in supplier management and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier quality by testing incoming supplies and developing inspection mechanisms.
• Monitor supplier defect rates and guide improvements to reduce issues.
• Research potential vendors and conduct supplier quality audits for compliance.
• Support suppliers with process controls and QA plans to improve performance.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Organization

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Job description

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd in Wimborne, UK, seeks a Supplier Development Engineer to assess supplier quality and drive improvements. You will partner with suppliers to ensure products meet standards and collaborate with internal teams on risk reduction and process enhancements.

The role demands strong organizational and communication skills, with an emphasis on driving quality and continuous improvement across supplier networks.