Metrology Quality Engineer: Precision Measurement Lead

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Metrology Quality Engineer to ensure accuracy and integrity of measurement systems across materials, processes, and products at the Pontiac, IL facility.

You will develop measurement methods for CMMs, optical systems, and surface roughness equipment while leading MSA studies and supporting BIQ initiatives. With a Bachelor’s degree and strong GD&T knowledge, you will guide QA, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality teams, participate in audits, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Metrology, Manufacturing, Quality or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in metrology methods, MSA, and measurement controls.
• Experience with GD&T and dimensional measurement systems preferred.
• Ability to lead cross-functional quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement metrology best practices focusing on defect prevention and variation reduction.
• Create and maintain measurement methods for CMMs, optical and vision systems.
• Conduct MSA activities including Gage R&R, bias, linearity, stability, and correlations.
• Lead gauge correlation activities across production, supplier, and lab measurement systems.
• Support RCCA investigations as technical authority on measurement methods and criteria.
• Participate in audits related to metrology systems and quality management requirements.
• Develop metrology procedures, work instructions, standards, calibration requirements and QMS documentation.
• Evaluate emerging measurement technologies and support capital equipment decisions.
• Provide leadership in interpretation of GD&T, surface finish, and product characteristics.

Skills

Gage R&R

Measurement system analysis

GD&T understanding

Collaboration across teams

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMs

Optical measurement systems

Vision systems

Surface roughness equipment

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Metrology Quality Engineer to ensure accuracy and integrity of measurement systems across materials, processes, and products at the Pontiac, IL facility.

You will develop measurement methods for CMMs, optical systems, and surface roughness equipment while leading MSA studies and supporting BIQ initiatives. With a Bachelor’s degree and strong GD&T knowledge, you will guide QA, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality teams, participate in audits, and drive continuous