Quality Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 112,710 - 169,060; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar East Peoria, IL seeks a Quality Engineer to drive advanced inspection, auditing, and data-driven improvements. You will partner with manufacturing and engineering to prevent defects, reduce variation, and strengthen the quality system on site.

The role emphasizes disciplined quality execution, continuous improvement, and collaboration across teams, with relocation assistance available and travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing quality, design or engineering environments.
• ASQ CQE/CMQ/OE or equivalent certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and metrology equipment.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, trend non-conformance data for root-cause actions.
• Maintain quality system docs for traceability and audits.
• Support audits with corrective actions follow-up and closure.
• Identify quality risks with cross-functional teams and preventive controls.
• Lead cross-functional teams to solve complex quality issues.
• Manage disposition of non-conforming material and defect analysis.
• Develop and manage the quality plan.

Skills

QMS knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Decision making

Adaptability

Project management

GD&T & Metrology

Data analysis

Power BI

Education

Engineering Degree

APQP experience

ASQ CQE/CMQ/OE (desirable)

Automotive QE experience

Tools

Vision Systems

CMM

3D laser scanning

Creo

Power BI

Job description

## Quality EngineerApplylocations: East Peoria, Illinoistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0000385705**Career Area:**Manufacturing**Job Description:****Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.**Quality Engineer****Location:** East Peoria, IL **Travel:** Up to 5% **Relocation Assistance:** Available **Visa Sponsorship:** Not Available**Job Summary**When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team of makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for performing advanced inspection and audits to track, analyze, and report on materials, processes, and products to ensure conformance to company's quality standards.In this role, you will collaborate closely with manufacturing and engineering partners to prevent defects, reduce variation and waste, and strengthen quality system execution. This is an on‐site manufacturing quality role focused on disciplined quality execution and continuous improvement.**Key Responsibilities*** Gather, analyze, trend, and communicate non‐conformance and defect data to support root‐cause analysis and corrective action* Maintain and update quality system documentation to ensure traceability and audit readiness* Provide technical support for internal and external audits, including corrective action follow‐up and closure* Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and support teams to identify quality risks and implement preventive controls* Work in a team environment to implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste, and continuous improvement* Sets priorities and recommend solutions to support production requirements* Leads cross functional team to solve complex quality issues* Lead/Support quality initiatives (Built in Quality, Lean, Defect Free, APQP..etc)* Manage Disposition of non-conforming material through analysis of defects and root cause identification* Develop and manage quality plan**Required Skills*** **Quality Management Systems (QMS):** Working knowledge of quality system processes, documentation, and compliance requirements* **Problem Solving:** Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, evaluate alternatives, and support corrective and preventive actions* **Accuracy & Attention to Detail:** Strong focus on precision, documentation quality, and error prevention* **Collaboration:** Ability to work effectively across teams, functions, and levels of the organization* **Decision Making & Critical Thinking:** Applies structured thinking to evaluate issues and support sound decisions* **Flexibility & Adaptability:** Comfortable working in a fast‐paced, changing manufacturing environment* **Project Management (Foundational):** Understanding of tasks, deliverables, and timelines related to quality actions**Preferred Skills*** **Education:** Engineering Degree or equivalent experience desired* Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Quality* Deep expertise in one of the category Fabrication, Casting, Machining* Solid experience with Quality & Data analysis tools.* Expert with GD&T and Metrology Equipment (Vision Systems, CMM, 3D laser & Blue light Scanners)* ASQ quality certification- CQE, CRE, CMQ&OE, CQA, CSSBB* Experience working in Automotive supply base as QE or Product development/New product introduction (APQP) experience.* Weld Engineering Experience. ASNT-II or CWI* Experience with Product design and design software, Creo* Hands on experience with Data analysis tools & Powerbi, or similar visualization tools* Good human relations skills are needed to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department* General understanding of the Caterpillar organization, products, policies, and procedures### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$112,710.00 - $169,060.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.**Benefits:**Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.* Medical, dental, and vision benefits\** Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)\** 401(k) savings plans\** Health Savings Account (HSA)\** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\** Health Lifestyle Programs\** Employee Assistance Program\** Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts\** Career Development\** Incentive bonus\** Disability benefits* Life Insurance* Parental leave* Adoption benefits* Tuition Reimbursement \* These benefits also apply to part-time employees### ### ### **Posting Dates:**July 29, 2026 - August 12, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.