Supplier Quality Engineer - Travel Up to 50%

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

PTO

Education Assistance

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, seeks a Quality Engineer in Muncie, IN to assess product quality and ensure compliance with engineering and manufacturing standards. The role focuses on resolving quality issues and guiding process improvements.

Key duties include reviewing PPAP submissions, working with production and suppliers, and applying Six Sigma concepts to eliminate defects. Some travel (up to 50%) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar.
• 2+ years in manufacturing/engineering quality roles.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and principles.
• Excellent communication skills with internal/external customers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, ERP systems.
• Statistical analysis and quality assurance skills.
• Experience with CAT Production System preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Review PPAP submissions and supplier documentation for product approval.
• Investigate quality issues with production, suppliers, and engineers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality-related problems.
• Assess quality of critical parts and supplier approvals.
• Coordinate with design engineers for part/assembly review and approval.
• Utilize SPC, DOE, and Six Sigma to eliminate defects.
• Conduct supplier audits and track improvement actions to closure.

Skills

Quality control

PPAP review

Supplier management

Six Sigma

SAP

Process improvement

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, seeks a Quality Engineer in Muncie, IN to assess product quality and ensure compliance with engineering and manufacturing standards. The role focuses on resolving quality issues and guiding process improvements.

Key duties include reviewing PPAP submissions, working with production and suppliers, and applying Six Sigma concepts to eliminate defects. Some travel (up to 50%) is required.