Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank (hol)

Up to 12% Bonus

Pension scheme - Caterpillar match up 

Share scheme - Caterpillar match 50%

Flexible benefits including health and

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to assess supplier quality, drive improvements, and manage supplier relationships. You will help ensure products meet manufacturing specifications and standards while coordinating with internal teams.

The role emphasizes ownership, timely decision-making, and collaboration across supplier sites to deliver high-quality engines and components. A strong background in PPAP and quality assurance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supplier quality management and improvement.
• Experience with quality planning and defect reduction.
• Ability to drive cross-functional improvements across suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier quality and ensure conformance to specifications and standards.
• Lead supplier quality control audits and reporting on defect rates.
• Support process improvements, controls, and quality assurance plans for suppliers.
• Coordinate activities with internal teams and supplier locations.

Skills

Supplier quality

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

PPAP knowledge

Quality planning

Tools

Audit skills

PPAP submissions

Job description

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to assess supplier quality, drive improvements, and manage supplier relationships. You will help ensure products meet manufacturing specifications and standards while coordinating with internal teams.

The role emphasizes ownership, timely decision-making, and collaboration across supplier sites to deliver high-quality engines and components. A strong background in PPAP and quality assurance is preferred.