Quality Engineer

Career Area Manufacturing Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc When you join Caterpillar you re joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other We are the makers problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger more sustainable communities We don t just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen with our customers where we work and live Together we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it Role Definition Performs advanced inspection and audits to track analyse and report on materials processes and products to ensure conformance to company s quality standards Responsibilities Must have hands on experience in Engine assembly QMS Quality Management System ISO 9000 Conducting measurement systems analysis gathering analysing and communicating non-conformance data Identifying analysing and resolving non-conformance Investigating problems on worked purchased finished rough and interplant material Coordinates various Quality training programs Analysing non-conformance data and maintaining quality system documentation Interacting with manufacturing team members to determine root cause of quality issues and ensure that corrective and preventive action is implemented Degree Requirement Graduate at minimum - bachelor s in engineering from Tier 1 University College Job Purpose The position will have the primary purpose of supporting the Quality Management System within the assigned operational area by providing expertise and advice on production or product problems feedback from both internal and external customers To conduct investigations analyses information and facilitate teams dealing with issues projects associated with resolution of quality problems This person reports to a Quality Manager or a Quality Supervisor and works with supervisors technicians and other support groups Impacts key quality goals including Continuous Improvement Process Quality Part Quality Internal Quality Certification ISO 9000 Certification etc Job Responsibilities The incumbent will have responsibilities for Quality Assurance in assigned areas including product test procedures and specifications performing audits improvements of products reliability and customer satisfaction through support of the CPS Caterpillar Production System and CPI Continuous Product Improvement programs The position must develop plans and tools that are used to implement or support global quality systems or related process i e Cost of Poor Quality PPAP quality certifications This position is required to work with all employees to improve quality practices in their processes through quality manner such as daily coaching tracking CQI Continuous Quality Improvement projects Scorecard providing quality support if any poor results or negative trends occur providing training courses of quality specifications to employees conducting internal quality audits facilitating management reviews etc This position is required to implement the Idea Generation Process and Corrective and Preventive action processes by clarifying and verifying all ideas with related persons and spot check explain the validation reasons and encourage all employees to make contributions to achieve zero defect in operations This position is required to be proactive to develop quality related control methodologies and systems such as Cost of Quality control company wide Encourage the implementation of the established systems Analyze and solve problems occurring during implementation This position is also required to actively support 5S Lean Manufacturing SAP and on going support to help area owners set up goals and integrate 5S Lean Manufacturing Practices with Internal Quality Certification system through standardization and documentation Impacts key quality goals including Continuous Improvement Process Quality Part Quality Internal Quality Certification ISO 9000 Certification etc Background Experience A Bachelor s degree in Engineering Manufacturing with an excellent understanding of quality management practices or equivalent experience Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment or in the quality field is desired Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience and requires a thorough knowledge of quality concepts including process control analysis Caterpillar internal certification principals and ISO9000 etc Requires strong communication cooperation and influence skills to work with all levels of employees and customers especially with leadership management employees Requires quality tools knowledge and to be able to teach manufacturing office employees how to properly apply quality tools or techniques Advanced computer applications good oral and written communications skills are a must Additional Info Office Model This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office This is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job At the discretion of management this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of essential job functions as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Posting Dates September 18 2025 - October 1 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply Join our Talent Community