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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.


Job Description:


Primary responsibility is to provide support for Quality initiatives in Supplier Quality & Facility Operations. The Position will ensure conformity to global quality processes defined in the Caterpillar Quality Management System (QMS).


Provides conclusions and recommendations for quality issues and/or continuous quality improvement projects. Participates in supplier quality improvement initiatives; works with Suppliers to develop and improve quality levels.  Ensures the reliability and quality of suppliers, implementing process controls, certification programs, evaluations, inspections, corrective actions, audits and records. Identified quality problem(s) and determines a short-term action plan with the facility management and the supplier.


Job Duties:


  • The incumbent will assure, supplier parts meets the Caterpillar specifications and provide the guidance to Suppliers with following job roles:

Identify root causes for the Non-Conformance and communicate to respective Suppliers to initiate ICA / PCA. Ensure effective containment actions are initiated along with Supplier for CIPL stock parts / material in transit. Ensure Suppliers are implementing ICA / PCA before shipment & communicate the same to internal stake holders. Ensure all BIQ issues are addressed & effective actions are implemented. Co-ordinate with respective Suppliers for robust PCA and support in achieving PPM & DPU as per facility targets. Monitor Supplier performance & initiate actions to improve with respect to Quality. Initiate quality review meetings & review actions on periodic basis with Suppliers. Take lead in CQMS certification & ensure all requirements are met.


The incumbent in this position is responsible for overseeing the execution of processes, plans and tools that support global quality systems or related processes i.e. Cost of Poor Quality, APQP, PPAP, Quality certifications, etc. The incumbent must also ensure alignment to CPS (Caterpillar Production System) principles. Develop, implement, monitor, and execute quality plans for Supplier parts and assess capability and stability to make sure Parts flow through green channel to production.


Background/Experience:


  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with an excellent understanding of Quality management practices.
  • Mandatory minimum 3 to 5 years of work experience as Supplier Quality Engineer.
  • Strong Technical knowledge of Machining process of precision Steel & Cast-Iron parts
  • Understanding & analysis of CMM inspection reports.
  • Requires strong communication, cooperation, and influence skills to work with all levels of employees and customers.
  • Requires quality tools knowledge and to be able to teach other on how to properly apply quality tools or techniques.
  • Advanced computer applications, good oral and written communications skills are a must.

This Job Description 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.


Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:


December 4, 2024 - December 16, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).


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