Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen the quality and reliability of forged, cast, and machine bar components across the RISM Steel Components supply base.

You will drive supplier quality systems, PPAP readiness, and cross-functional collaboration. You will assess supplier capabilities, monitor quality metrics, lead continuous improvement, and implement sustainable solutions with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing and PPAP processes.
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience conducting supplier audits and quality investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier quality and ensure components meet specs and standards.
• Lead supplier quality improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Audit suppliers and support PPAP readiness and approvals.
• Monitor supplier metrics and drive defect reduction.

Skills

Supplier quality

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

Effective communications

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PPAP

APQP

PFMEA

SPC

MSA

Control Plans

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, IL is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to strengthen the quality and reliability of forged, cast, and machine bar components across the RISM Steel Components supply base.

You will drive supplier quality systems, PPAP readiness, and cross-functional collaboration. You will assess supplier capabilities, monitor quality metrics, lead continuous improvement, and implement sustainable solutions with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams.