Procurement Quality Engineer
Procurement Quality Engineer
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$ 87480 - 131280
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ProcurementJob 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 Summary:
This role is responsible for stop capability resolution of supplier quality issues and the improvement of supplier processes within the manufacturing facility. The position plays a key role in ensuring that suppliers meet established quality standards and contribute to overall production efficiency.
What You Will Do:
- Provides insights and recommendations to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborates with suppliers on quality improvement efforts helping to develop and elevate quality standards.
- Ensures supplier reliability through implementation of process controls audits inspections corrective actions and certification programs.
- Identifies quality problems and partners with facility management and suppliers to develop short-term action plans.
Education requirement:
Candidates should possess a degree or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional expertise
What skills you will have:
Quality Management:
- Implement and maintain quality systems (e.g. CQMS ISO 9001 Six Sigma APQP).
- Conduct annual supplier audits and ensure follow-through on corrective actions.
- Review PPAP submissions within EtQ to ensure product and process quality.
- Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives across the supply chain.
Procurement Function:
- Develop suppliers based on quality and performance metrics (e.g. PPM RPM DPM).
- Align sourcing strategies with cost quality and delivery objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Built In Quality goals at key suppliers.
- Use CGM SAP system to manage supplier data through Quality Module.
Problem Solving:
- Perform root cause corrective analysis (RCCA) using tools like 5 Whys Fishbone Diagram or DMAIC.
- Resolve supplier quality issues efficiently with focus on BIQ Stop capability.
- Lead cross-functional teams to address and prevent recurring problems.
- Use data and quality metrics to support decision-making and process improvements.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail:
- Review technical specifications (e.g. 1E AWS) and supplier documentation with precision.
- Evaluate supplier provided reports with facility gathered measurements.
- Document audits inspections and compliance activities thoroughly.
- Ensure alignment between engineering requirements and supplier capabilities.
Additional Information:
This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Denison TX office.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
This position may require up to 20% travel.
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)
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details:
Please frequently check the email associated with your application including the junk/spam folder as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
For more information visit . To connect with us on social media 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:
July 23 2025 - August 6 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
