Manager Product Change Control

Caterpillar; Ciénega de Flores; Presencial; MXN 35,000 - 65,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to oversee supplier quality and manage a dynamic team. This role involves enhancing production quality through proactive measures, ensuring compliance with supplier standards, and resolving operational issues efficiently. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for quality improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a global team committed to building a sustainable future and making a real impact in the manufacturing sector. Your expertise will help shape the world and drive innovation in a leading organization.

Formación

• Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred but not mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a team and improve supplier quality through process controls.
• Coordinate material containment and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Conocimientos

Negotiation skills with suppliers

Knowledge of APQP concepts

Proficiency with measurement equipment

Experience with quality metrics

Understanding of Non-Conforming Product Management

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills using tools like 8D

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree (desirable)

Herramientas

ETQ

SAP

Infinity

AQE

Descripción del empleo

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders 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 for everyone.

Job Summary

This position serves as the first-line contact for supplier-related issues, providing proper resolutions to operational concerns and ensuring no quality restrictions affect production.

What You Will Do

• Manage a team of 5-8 employees.
• Improve PPM performance and implement proactive quality improvement actions.
• Ensure supplier quality through process controls, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Follow up on quarantined materials.
• Create COPQ charges and ensure recovery of costs.
• Monitor Scrap and Return disposition of materials, ensuring shipping documents align with credit notes from receivers.
• Coordinate material containment when issues are reported on parts and ensure corrective actions are implemented from the source.
• Attend MRB meetings to ensure quick disposition and resolution of quality issues.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, IMA, or related field. Advanced English skills are required.

Desired Skills

• Negotiation skills with suppliers, familiarity with supplier quality procedures.
• Knowledge of APQP concepts.
• Proficiency with measurement equipment.
• Experience with quality metrics: PPM, FPY, Scrap, BIQ F/N/M.
• Understanding of the Non-Conforming Product Management process.
• Familiarity with software systems: ETQ, SAP, Infinity, AQE.

Additional Skills

• Effective communication and team involvement in meetings.
• Ability to report specific conditions clearly.
• Multitasking capabilities.
• Experience working with multiple suppliers.
• Problem-solving skills using tools like 8D, A3, RCCA, Pareto, 5 Whys, Ishikawa.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (desirable).

Additional Information

• Location: Cienega de Flores Facility, Nuevo Leon, MX.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday coverage.
• Travel: 20% domestic and international travel; active passport and USA visa required.
• Relocation is not offered for this position.

Final Details

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Posting Dates:

April 25, 2025 - May 9, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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