Quality Engineer
Quality Engineer
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Job Description
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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.
Caterpillar is seeking a Quality Engineer in Athens GA. In this role you will support Caterpillar Quality Management System audits and certification efforts lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts and ensure built in quality (BIQ) is maintained in the plant.
What you can look forward to in this role:
- Work with all employees to improve quality practices in their processes through quality manners such as daily coaching tracking Built in Quality (BIQ) projects & Scorecard
- Provide quality support to deter poor results or negative trends
- Develop training programs providing training courses of quality specifications to employees
- Conduct internal quality audits facilitate management reviews etc.
- Implement the Idea Generation Process and Corrective and Preventive action processes by clarifying and verifying all ideas with related persons and spot check explain the validation reasons and encourage all employees to make contributions to achieve zero defect in operations.
- Actively support 5S/Lean Manufacturing/Class A and SAP and ongoing support to help area owners set up goals and integrate 5S/Lean Manufacturing Practices with Internal Quality Certification system through standardization and documentation
A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:
- Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods tools and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
- Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Knowledge of the concepts principles and techniques of root cause analysis (RCA); ability to use a structured approach to identify the causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences.
- Manufacturing Standards Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan guide and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
Top Candidates for this position may also have:
- A Bachelors degree in Engineering/Manufacturing with an excellent understanding of quality management practices OR equivalent experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Three to five years of experience and requires a thorough knowledge of quality concepts including process control analysis Caterpillar internal certification principals and ISO9000
- Experience in coaching others on problem solving techniques
- Strong communication cooperation and influence skills to work with all levels of employees and customers especially with leadership management employees
- Experience of quality tools and the ability to teach manufacturing/office employees how to properly apply quality tools or techniques
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Athens GA.
Domestic relocation assistance is not available
Sponsorship is not available
Summary Pay Range:
$87480.00 - $131280.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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
Posting Dates:
June 11 2025 - June 25 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
