Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Job Summary:
At Caterpillar's Decatur, IL facility, we manufacture and assemble large mining and construction equipment. In this role as a Quality Engineer, you will report to the Quality Manager and will be primarily responsible for conducting investigations and analyses which contribute to the development and implementation of methods, procedures and equipment that ensure quality standards for parts and prime products. You will provide technical support for a commodity or commodity grouping of similar products by leading on quality development and certification of processes, cost reduction, production quality problems resolution, and warranty reduction. As a member of the Quality team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can't wait for you to join the team!
What you will do:
Primary contact for shop floor quality issue
Review top issues and determine ownership
Facilitate quality reviews and next steps with process partners
Record defect information in detail via electronic processes
Clearly communicate defects to other areas and support area personnel as issues arise.
Provide detailed quality feedback
Participate in defect investigations and Projects as required
Lead cross functional team to walk back defects, working towards RCCA
Support and train new team members
Read and interpret Engineering drawings
Adhere to all local processes and CQMS procedures
Adhere to the companies Health and Safety policy initiatives and safe working practices
Adhere to the Company's Values in Action, Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork and Sustainability
What you will have:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing
3+ years' experience working in a manufacturing environment, or in the quality field
OR
Top Candidates will also have:
Strong communication, cooperation and influence skills to work with all levels of employees and customers, especially with leadership management employees.
Excellent quality tools knowledge and to be able to teach manufacturing/office employees how to properly apply quality tools or techniques.
Advanced computer applications.
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available
This position may require 10% travel
Sponsorship is not available
This posting will close at midnight on November 8, 2023
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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
Competitive Base Salary
Annual incentive bonus plan *Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
Final details:
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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
