Quality Engineer

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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 Inc. is hiring two Quality Engineers , one focused on Manufacturing and the other on Supply Chain . In these roles, you will play a key part in ensuring product and process excellence by developing deep expertise in quality standards, conducting audits, analyzing data, and driving continues improvement initiatives. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will focus on optimizing production processes and product integrity, while the Supply Chain Quality Engineer will enhance supplier quality and reliability. Both positions involve monitoring compliance, recommending process improvements, and leading investigations to implement effective quality solutions. If you’re passionate about quality and innovation, we invite you to apply and make an impact at Caterpillar!

What You Will Do:

• Develop expertise in manufacturing or supply chain quality to drive process improvements and ensure high standards.
• Conduct quality reviews, internal audits, and data analysis to identify gaps and enhance product reliability.
• Monitor engineering processes, supplier performance, and product quality to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, using data-driven insights to recommend process enhancements.
• Establish quality and reliability objectives by analyzing statistical data and product specifications.
• Recommend updates to production, supplier and quality standards to optimize performance and consistency.
• Investigate quality issues, implement solutions, and collaborate with teams to enhance overall manufacturing and supply chain quality.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management or similar directly related degree.

• Manufacturing/Supply Chain Standards, Procedures and Policies: Experience applying quality standards and regulatory requirements in manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• Quality Management: Experience conducting audits, analyzing data, and implementing process improvement to enhance product and supplier quality.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify quality issues, investigate root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Relationship Management: Strong collaboration skills to work with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to drive quality initiatives.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Ability to assess data, evaluate risks, and make informed decisions to improve quality and reliability.

Top Candidates Will Have :

• Supply chain or manufacturing experience – understanding process implementation in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to influence others without direct authority.

Additional Info :

• Caterpillar operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week of onsite, in office work. Subject to change based on business needs.
• Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify.
• 15% domestic and international travel is expected.
• ISE assignments are not available.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

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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Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 21, 2025 - March 7, 2025

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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