Principal Supplier Quality & Tech Engineer

Solar Turbines; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to resolve quality issues, lead root-cause analyses, and coordinate with Engineering on new product introductions and process improvements. The role emphasizes supplier collaboration, PPAP leadership, and cost-reduction initiatives across a cross-functional team.

The position requires 7–10 years of experience (or 5–7 with a Master’s), travel up to 20%, and strong English communication skills in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 5-7 years with a Master’s Degree.
• Experience in a Supplier Quality or Engineering role in manufacturing.
• Fluent in Business English, written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Identify quality problems, perform root cause analysis, and implement resolutions.
• Develop supplier quality metrics and report them monthly.
• Coordinate with Engineering on NPI, product/process development, and cost reduction goals.
• Lead PPAP processes and provide guidance on supplier tooling requirements.

Skills

ERP software

MS Office Suite

Business English

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

MS Visio

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to resolve quality issues, lead root-cause analyses, and coordinate with Engineering on new product introductions and process improvements. The role emphasizes supplier collaboration, PPAP leadership, and cost-reduction initiatives across a cross-functional team.

The position requires 7–10 years of experience (or 5–7 with a Master’s), travel up to 20%, and strong English communication skills in a manufacturing setting.