Quality Engineer
Quality Engineer
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$ 95640 - 143520
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Job Description
Career Area:
ManufacturingJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
At Caterpillars Decatur facility we manufacture large mining and construction equipment. In this role as a Product Quality Engineer you will report to the Quality Manager and will be primarily responsible for managing a production team that is focused on the delivery of zerodefect machines to our customers. As a member of the quality team you will need to have a growth mindset promote continuous improvement and help build a defectfree culture at Decatur IL.
What you will do:
- Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean production environment.
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. Work to improve processes and reduce costs by eliminating nonvalue added activities.
- Lead initiatives such as 5S Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma that are focused on continuous improvement within the business.
- Lead crossfunctional teams to contain product quality issues and drive root cause corrective action to ensure the defect does not happen again.
- Main focus is on 0/2 Month in Service using information to identify Root Cause Containments and lead team to provide corrective actions
- Developing quality assurance strategies processes guidelines and control plans which assure quality and reliability of manufactured products.
- Driving change based on data; reviewing reports to review with quality assurance production management and engineering personnel to solve quality issues
- Managing process to achieve compliance for internal quality audits and coordinate external onsite audits; analyzing all product development and manufacturing procedures to identify deviations from quality standards and recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Communicating adherence to client requirements product or service specifications and ensures that their expectations are met to achieve high customer satisfaction rates
Top Candidates will also have:
- Demonstrated leadership abilities Zero Injury & StoptoFix mindset
- Lean BIQ understanding
- Basic blueprint reading skills and understanding of GD&T
- General understanding of Fabrications Machining Paint and Assembly functions.
- Knowledge of Caterpillar manufacturing systems such as AQE ETQ MES REDI BIMS etc.
- Understanding of APQP principles.
- Good communication interpersonal teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers and promote inclusiveness.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to analyze data and create reports using Tableau PowerBl etc
What Skills You Will Have:
Quality Management:
Interprets results of quantitative and statistical tools and explains results to others.
Develops expertise in quality assurance tools techniques and standards.
Develops programs for motivating employees to meet or exceed quality goals.
Collaborating:
Demonstrates experience participating in productive collaborative processes.
Under guidance initiates collaborative meetings.
Helps solve business problems and meet business goals through collaborative processes.
Problem Solving:
Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.
Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.
Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.
Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.
Uses factfinding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.
Quality Risk Management:
Documents the key steps of a unitspecific risk management process and associated procedures.
Participates in a crisis management team to address quality issues.
Understands overall business objectives to effectively mitigate risks associated with quality.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA):
Explains the rationale for finding and resolving the real cause of a problem rather than simply continuing to deal with the symptoms.
Describes the basic steps in an approach to root cause analysis (RCA).
Gives examples of problems that were resolved through root cause analysis.
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Decatur IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available
This position may require 5 travel
Sponsorship is not available
Summary Pay Range:
$95640.00 $143520.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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 parttime employees
Posting Dates:
April 3 2025 April 10 2025Any 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
