Senior Quality Engineer — Proactive NPI/Launch Leader

Caterpillar

Lafayette (IN)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 146,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Incentive bonus

Career Development

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar's Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN seeks a Sr Quality Engineer to lead APQP, PFMEA, and control plan activities for NPI and NCI programs from concept to launch. You will drive process validation, risk prevention, and robust manufacturing readiness, partnering with manufacturing, operations, and engineering to ensure on-time, quality launches in a heavy industry environment.

Relocation available; this onsite role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for

Qualifications

Experience with APQP, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
Strong cross-functional communication and leadership.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Capital Introduction (NCI).
Quality certifications such as ASQ-CQE or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Lead APQP execution for NPI and NCI programs; plan validation and audit strategies.
Develop PFMEA and ensure risk mitigation early in programs.
Create and maintain Control Plans aligned to PFMEA and customer needs.
Serve as quality lead on NPI/NCI; support design readiness and manufacturability.
Lead process validation activities including capability analysis and run-at-rate tests.
Collaborate with manufacturing, operations, and engineering for process readiness.
Monitor quality indicators during early production; drive preventive actions.
Lead structured problem solving and feed lessons into APQP docs.