Supplier Development Engineer: Castings & Fabrication

Caterpillar; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

HSA

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer focused on fabrication and machined castings. The role involves assessing and developing supplier quality to ensure products meet manufacturing specifications and legal standards.

The position requires on-site work five days a week with up to 50% travel and offers comprehensive manufacturing standards, supplier evaluations, and process improvement responsibilities. Candidates should have degree-level experience or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience desired

Responsibilities

• Ensures supplier quality before production launches with on-site assessments of supplier processes.
• Generates reports on supplier quality and guides suppliers to reduce defect rates.
• Researches potential vendors and conducts supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance.
• Supports suppliers in improving performance through process improvements and corrective actions.

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer focused on fabrication and machined castings. The role involves assessing and developing supplier quality to ensure products meet manufacturing specifications and legal standards.

The position requires on-site work five days a week with up to 50% travel and offers comprehensive manufacturing standards, supplier evaluations, and process improvement responsibilities. Candidates should have degree-level experience or equivalent.