Quality Engineer
Quality Engineer
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Career Area:
ManufacturingCompensation Grade:
21Job 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.
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Salary/Grade: 35000 - 42000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Larne
Benefits:
Up to 10% bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution up to 6%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.
This position requires a 4-day-a-week schedule in the office.
About EPD
Caterpillars Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions parts and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe including providing back-up power to hospitals providing emergency power when natural disasters strike and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres municipalities and more.
With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. Were committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.
We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies products and services to help our customers build a bettermore sustainableworld. We need self-motivated intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better more sustainable world for future generations!
The opportunity
We are looking for a Quality Engineer role at our Larne site within the Electric Power Division. The position reports directly to the Quality Manager and is responsible for process quality auditing and certification.
Working as the Quality Engineer you will work with operations and design engineers in both fabrications and assembly by providing expertise advice and guidance on both simple and complex problems identified from both internal and external process partners.
As the Quality Engineer you will have a focus on supplier quality and calibration. Supporting operations and suppliers with RCCAs (Root Cause Corrective Action). Calibrating equipment and working with external calibration bodies to ensure the facility is compliant.
In this role you will conduct investigations and analysis which contribute to the development and implementation of methods procedures and equipment that ensure quality standards for our products. You will provide technical support for products by leading on quality development and certification of processes cost reduction production quality problems resolution and warranty reduction.
What you will do:
Maintains the highest ethical and professional standards and formulates develops and implements quality strategies to accelerate quality improvements.
Work with all employees to improve quality practices in their processes through quality manner such as daily coaching and tracking CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) projects.
Working with suppliers to provide quality support if any poor results or negative trends occur.
Support the RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) processes by clarifying and verifying all ideas from the RCCA process with related persons and spot check explain the validation reasons.
Be a coordinator between related internal teams and suppliers when there are issues or roadblocks during implementing projects and actions generated from the RCCA process and track its implementation progress.
Leading the incoming quality audits within the facility.
What you have:
Education:
A degree in electrical or mechanical engineeringor progressive job-related experience in a quality or manufacturing engineering environment.
Quality Management - Level Working Knowledge:
Adheres to organizational quality management processes and practices.
Thorough demonstrable knowledge of quality concepts including process control analysis certification principals and understanding of ISO9001.
Applies key aspects of continuous improvement processes and evaluates impact on quality.
Uses quality evaluation tools and techniques such as walkthroughs and inspections.
Works with quality assurance methods tools and techniques.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) - Level Working Knowledge:
Utilizes RCA techniques such as Flowchart Fish-bone Diagram etc. to investigate basic problems determine the causes and find resolutions.
Identifies factors that resulted in harmful outcomes of one or more past events. Able to pinpoint behaviors actions inaction or conditions that need to be changed.
Problem Solving - Level Basic Understanding:
Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Level Working Knowledge:
Accurately gauges the impact and cost of errors omissions and oversights.
Utilizes specific approaches and tools for checking and cross-checking outputs.
Processes limited amounts of detailed information with good accuracy.
Collaborating - Level Basic Understanding:
Able to collaborate effectively with teams across the business using good communication and cooperation skills.
Flexibility and Adaptability Level Working Knowledge:
Adjusts to new or changing assignments processes and people.
Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions.
Identifies and considers alternative approaches to situations or problems.
Accepts new or radical ideas with an open mind; avoids snap reactions.
Manufacturing Standards Procedures and Policies - Level Working Knowledge:
Contributes to the development and implementation of specific manufacturing procedures.
Participates in the implementation of manufacturing standards and procedures to ones own function.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds 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 weve 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. #CaterpillarNI #LI
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Dates:
June 18 2025 - June 27 2025The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Not ready to apply Join our Talent Community.
Employment Type
Full-Time
