Mining Drills Procurement Supplier Quality Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays)

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Procurement Quality Engineer in Denison, TX, to strengthen supplier quality, improve manufacturing supply performance, and resolve issues impacting operations.

The role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to drive corrective actions and continuous quality improvement. The ideal candidate will have a manufacturing-focused quality background, experience with supplier quality programs, and strong problem-solving skills to deliver measurable improvements in a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality management methods and tools to support quality goals.
• Ability to analyze data and perform root-cause investigations (8D, CAR).
• Strong collaboration with suppliers, procurement, and manufacturing partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the resolution of supplier-related quality issues affecting manufacturing operations and provide conclusions and recommendations for continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Partner with suppliers to improve quality performance, strengthen quality levels, and support supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Help ensure supplier reliability and quality through process controls, supplier evaluations, inspections, corrective actions, audits, certification programs, and quality records management.
• Identify quality problems and help develop short-term action plans with facility leadership and suppliers.
• Analyze quality data, prioritize issues, and support structured root-cause investigation and resolution activities.
• Communicate findings clearly across procurement, supplier, and manufacturing stakeholders to drive timely improvements and sustain results.
• Balance daily operational priorities with project-based quality improvement work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Supplier Quality / Quality Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to Detail

Procurement / Purchasing Knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Procurement Quality Engineer in Denison, TX, to strengthen supplier quality, improve manufacturing supply performance, and resolve issues impacting operations.

The role collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to drive corrective actions and continuous quality improvement. The ideal candidate will have a manufacturing-focused quality background, experience with supplier quality programs, and strong problem-solving skills to deliver measurable improvements in a