3rd Shift Fabrications Quality Manager

Caterpillar Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Athens, GA is seeking a 3rd Shift Fabrications Quality Manager to lead quality initiatives on the Hydraulic Excavators fabrications line. You will collaborate with the 3rd Shift Assembly team to maintain and improve processes and systems, ensuring products meet Caterpillar's quality standards while controlling costs.

Domestic relocation assistance is available. There is an 8% shift differential in salary. This role runs Sunday night to Friday morning on the 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques to meet quality goals.
• Ability to apply problem solving approaches to diverse manufacturing situations.
• Knowledge of Quality Risk Management processes and failure prevention.
• Knowledge of RCA concepts and structured approaches to identify root causes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the 3rd Shift Assembly to maintain and improve fabrications processes.
• Ensure product quality conforms to Caterpillar Quality Policy while controlling costs.
• Determine processing needs for fixtures, tooling, and methods to meet production schedules.
• Lead or participate in Lean, 5S, and CQMS/ISO initiatives.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Quality risk management

Leadership

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Career Area

Manufacturing

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.

Caterpillar is seeking a 3rd Shift Fabrications Quality Manager in Athens, GA. In this role, you collaborate with the 3rd Shift Assembly team in maintaining and improving processes and systems in the fabrications of the products produced on the Hydraulic Excavators line. Further you will analyze and recommend current and future systems procedures and equipment needs based on fabrications requirements.

What You Can Look Forward To In This Role

• Determines processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements.
• Daily tie-in with production management to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned.
• Ensures the quality of product produced and conforms to Caterpillars Quality Policy while maintaining cost.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.
• Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS/ISO certification, etc.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Quality Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for Quality Risk Management; ability to implement the quality assurance process of assessment, control, communication, and review of risks to the quality of products.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Knowledge of the concepts, principles and techniques of root cause analysis (RCA); ability to use a structured approach to identify the causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences.

Top Candidates For This Position May Also Have

• Welding inspection or fabrications experience.
• Some leadership experience
• Machining experience.
• SAP experience.

Additional Information

The primary location for this position is Athens, GA.

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

There is an 8% Shift differential in salary.

This is Third shift Sunday night to Friday morning.

Sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates

September 10, 2026 - September 23, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.