Procurement Engineer – Power & Electrification (NPI)

Caterpillar; Illinois; On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Product Procurement Engineer in Mossville, Illinois to lead supplier development for electric power and electrification products. You will manage NPIs, CPIs, and NSIs, working with design control engineers and procurement teams to ensure quality and cost targets are met.

You will coordinate with suppliers, packaging and logistics to secure part availability and timely milestones, driving continuous improvements and risk mitigation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to transmit, receive, and interpret ideas and needs with appropriate behavior.
• Knowledge of collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve alignment and clear messaging.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and manufacturing processes to ensure quality and delivery.

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, NSI programs, resolving technical and manufacturability issues with design control engineers.
• Monitor supplier readiness and program milestones, flag risks early and escalate when needed.
• Investigate quality concerns and translate 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.

Skills

Effective Communications

Interpersonal Relationships

Supplier Management - MFG

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Product Procurement Engineer in Mossville, Illinois to lead supplier development for electric power and electrification products. You will manage NPIs, CPIs, and NSIs, working with design control engineers and procurement teams to ensure quality and cost targets are met.

You will coordinate with suppliers, packaging and logistics to secure part availability and timely milestones, driving continuous improvements and risk mitigation in a fast-paced environment.