Supplier Development Engineer II

Career Area:

Procurement

Job Description:

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.

Caterpillar Earthmoving products enjoy market leadership due to meeting and exceeding the high level of quality and performance our customers expect.  Quality of critical components is a key driver in maintaining these expectations and we have an excellent opportunity for you to make an impact in this area when you join our Construction Industries as a Supplier Development Engineer .

To provide technical expertise and leadership to Caterpillar’s supply base in the execution of a robust quality plan within the suppler network. In addition, to implement a well-documented continuous quality improvement process and strict process controls. This will be used for the evaluation and development of new and existing suppliers worldwide, to maximizing Quality, Cost, Logistics, Delivery, and Management (QCLDM) within the supply network. To ensure that a supplier is able to meet corporate and business unit requirements for SQEP certification levels and customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery of purchased material.

What You Will Do:

• Review APQP documentation (Advanced Product Quality Planning)
• Implementation of Lean manufacturing, BIQ (Built in quality)
• Review supplier capacity, assuring production readiness through rigorous review of supplier PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submission
• Manage supplier metrics
• Resolve problems between supplier and plants, suppliers and engineering personnel, and between facilities.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree AND progressive experience working in purchasing, logistics, manufacturing and/or engineering.
• Proficiency in data-driven decision making, with a demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data to inform strategic decisions.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams, stakeholders, and suppliers.

• Experience with quality methodologies necessary to support process improvement.

Top Candidates Will Have :

• Well-developed interpersonal skills in dealing with sensitive issues, developing others, and reaching consensus on specific actions.
• Experience in leading teams, supplier, and customers to effective solutions.
• Analytical, problem solving, and project leadership skills.
• Effective communicator, in written and oral form
• Demonstrated strong negotiation skills that includes the ability to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements.
• Knowledge of the tools and techniques of 6 Sigma methodology is highly desired and will likely be attained through prior completion of Green Belt training and/or other 6 Sigma experience.

Additional Info :

• This position may require travel up to 25% of the time
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position
• ISE assignment is not available for this position

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Posting Dates:

November 19, 2024 - December 3, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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