Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

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)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is hiring a Supplier Development Engineer to assess supplier quality and ensure components meet specifications. You will conduct supplier audits, track defect rates, and drive improvements through collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Role focuses on process controls, quality assurance plans, and developing supplier evaluation methodologies to support manufacturing excellence at Caterpillar.

Qualifications

• Understanding of effective communication concepts and ability to transmit ideas clearly.
• Knowledge of problem-solving approaches and implementing solutions.
• Understanding of evaluating and improving manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of manufacturing standards and policies in production environments.
• Experience with supplier management and evaluating supplier capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier quality and ensure products meet specifications and standards.
• Generate reports on supplier quality and defect rates to guide improvements.
• Conduct supplier quality audits and assess manufacturing environments.
• Support suppliers in improving performance through process controls and quality plans.

Skills

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Manufacturing Standards

Supplier Management

Supplier Evaluations

Job description

Caterpillar is hiring a Supplier Development Engineer to assess supplier quality and ensure components meet specifications. You will conduct supplier audits, track defect rates, and drive improvements through collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.

Role focuses on process controls, quality assurance plans, and developing supplier evaluation methodologies to support manufacturing excellence at Caterpillar.