On-Site Quality Engineer — Lean & APQP Leader

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer for an on-site role in East Peoria, IL. You will conduct advanced inspections, audits, and data analysis to ensure conformance to quality standards.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to prevent defects, reduce variation, and strengthen the quality system. This is an on-site manufacturing quality position focused on disciplined execution and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing quality, quality systems, and audits.
• Knowledge of GD&T, metrology, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to lead corrective actions and preventive actions.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, trend, and communicate non-conformance data for root-cause analysis.
• Maintain quality system documentation for traceability and audits.
• Support internal and external audits with corrective action follow-up.
• Partner with manufacturing and engineering to identify quality risks and preventive controls.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement quality improvements.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Decision Making

Adaptability

Project Management

GD&T

Metrology Equipment

Education

Engineering Degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Creo

CMM

3D Scanners

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer for an on-site role in East Peoria, IL. You will conduct advanced inspections, audits, and data analysis to ensure conformance to quality standards.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to prevent defects, reduce variation, and strengthen the quality system. This is an on-site manufacturing quality position focused on disciplined execution and continuous improvement.