Supplier Development Engineer: Castings & Fabrication

Caterpillar Inc.; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) and retirement plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer forFabrication and Machined Castings. You will assess supplier quality, ensure compliance with manufacturing specs and standards, and drive defect reduction across supplier networks.

The role emphasizes advanced quality planning, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain manufacturing excellence at Caterpillar facilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience desired.
• Effective communications and able to convey ideas clearly.
• Proven problem-solving skills and data-driven decision making.
• Familiarity with manufacturing standards and quality controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier parts meet quality standards before production launches.
• Generate supplier quality reports and guide improvements to reduce defects.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and assess manufacturing environments.
• Support process controls and continuous improvement projects with root-cause actions.

Skills

Supplier development

Quality assurance

Process improvement

Root-cause analysis

Audits

ASQ Certification

Tools

ASQ Certification

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer forFabrication and Machined Castings. You will assess supplier quality, ensure compliance with manufacturing specs and standards, and drive defect reduction across supplier networks.

The role emphasizes advanced quality planning, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain manufacturing excellence at Caterpillar facilities.