Electrification Product Procurement Engineer

Caterpillar; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL seeks a Product Procurement Engineer to manage part development and supplier partnerships for Power & Energy products. You will drive NPI, CPI, and NSI initiatives with design control engineers and procurement teams.

You will lead APQP, coordinate with suppliers on readiness, address quality issues, and pursue cost-reduction opportunities without compromising delivery. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and continual

Qualifications

• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to transmit, receive, and interpret ideas and needs.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Knowledge of processes to manage supplier relationships and transactions with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP and cost activities from concept through PPAP to meet quality, total cost, and timing targets.
• Drive supplier part development across NPI, CPI, and NSI programs, resolving technical and manufacturability issues with design control engineers.
• Monitor supplier readiness and program milestones, flagging risks early and escalating when needed.
• Investigate quality concerns and turn root-cause findings into corrective actions and process improvements.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities with category teams and value chain engineering without compromising quality or delivery.
• Align packaging, logistics, and supply chain partners to secure part availability and keep stakeholders informed on progress.

Skills

Effective Communications

Interpersonal Relationships

Supplier Management - MFG

Education

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL seeks a Product Procurement Engineer to manage part development and supplier partnerships for Power & Energy products. You will drive NPI, CPI, and NSI initiatives with design control engineers and procurement teams.

You will lead APQP, coordinate with suppliers on readiness, address quality issues, and pursue cost-reduction opportunities without compromising delivery. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and continual