Supplier Development Engineer - Fabrication & Castings

Caterpillar Brazil; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer - Fabrication & Machined Castings to assess and develop supplier quality, ensuring products meet manufacturing specifications and standards.

The role involves on-site supplier assessments, quality reporting, and guiding improvements to reduce defects. The position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities, with extensive experience in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Communicate ideas clearly and write reports with clarity.
• Apply problem-solving methods to diverse situations.
• Improve processes to enhance product quality and production efficiency.
• Understand and apply manufacturing standards and policies.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Analyze information and support root-cause analyses.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier parts meet quality before production launches.
• Conduct on-site supplier process assessments and audits.
• Generate reports on supplier quality and defect trends.
• Guide suppliers to reduce defect rates and improve performance.
• Support process controls and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Manufacturing Standards

Supplier Management

Data Analysis

Education

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer - Fabrication & Machined Castings to assess and develop supplier quality, ensuring products meet manufacturing specifications and standards.

The role involves on-site supplier assessments, quality reporting, and guiding improvements to reduce defects. The position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities, with extensive experience in manufacturing environments.