Supplier Quality & Development Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Onsite five days a week

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a role in Procurement to assess supplier quality and ensure products meet manufacturing specifications and standards.

The role involves testing incoming supplies, guiding suppliers to minimize defects, and conducting supplier audits to uphold compliance. Key responsibilities include supporting supplier performance improvements through process controls and robust QA plans, with travel up to 30% and relocation options within the Mossville area.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and solve complex quality problems.
• Focus on continuous improvement of processes, products and services.
• Knowledge of quality management methods, tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) elements and objectives.
• Understanding of manufacturing standards, procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply quality by testing incoming materials and identifying quality issues.
• Generate reports on supplier quality and guide vendors to reduce defect rates.
• Research potential vendors and conduct supplier quality audits for compliance with standards.
• Support suppliers to improve performance through process controls and quality assurance plans.

Skills

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Quality Orientation

PPAP

Manufacturing Standards

Supplier Management -MFG

Supplier Evaluations

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a role in Procurement to assess supplier quality and ensure products meet manufacturing specifications and standards.

The role involves testing incoming supplies, guiding suppliers to minimize defects, and conducting supplier audits to uphold compliance. Key responsibilities include supporting supplier performance improvements through process controls and robust QA plans, with travel up to 30% and relocation options within the Mossville area.