Supplier Development Engineer – Fabrication & Machined Castings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discs

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

These benefits also apply to part-time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer for Fabrication and Machined Castings to assess and develop supplier quality, ensuring products meet specifications and compliance.

You will drive improvements and collaborate across manufacturing partners to prevent defects and optimize processes. The role emphasizes on-site work in Indiana, extensive supplier engagement, and root cause corrective actions, with a focus on continuous improvement and quality assurance throughout the

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience is desired.
• Experience driving supplier quality improvements and audits.
• Ability to develop and implement quality assurance plans with root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier parts meet quality standards before production launch.
• Generate supplier quality reports and guide defect rate reduction.
• Conduct supplier quality control audits to ensure policy compliance.
• Support suppliers with process improvements and developing quality plans.

Skills

Advanced Quality Planning

Supplier Management

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Communication

Quality Assurance

Audits

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Tools

ASQ Certification

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer for Fabrication and Machined Castings to assess and develop supplier quality, ensuring products meet specifications and compliance.

You will drive improvements and collaborate across manufacturing partners to prevent defects and optimize processes. The role emphasizes on-site work in Indiana, extensive supplier engagement, and root cause corrective actions, with a focus on continuous improvement and quality assurance throughout the