Quality Manager Lower Power Train

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Quality Manager Lower Power Train

Location: Decatur IL
Travel: Up to 5%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

As a Quality Manager based in Decatur Illinois you will provide strategic and operational leadership for quality systems product integrity and continuous improvement across largescale manufacturing operations. This role is critical to ensuring BuiltIn Quality regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction for complex equipment and components. You will lead quality teams partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain and Product Support and drive systemic defect prevention using datadriven methodologies. Success in this role requires strong floor credibility structured problemsolving capability and the ability to translate quality strategy into measurable business results. This is an onsite leadership role within a highvolume safetycritical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute sitelevel quality strategy aligned to manufacturing and enterprise objectives
• Own deploy and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Drive BuiltIn Quality (BIQ) defect prevention and stopcapability across production operations
• Lead crossfunctional root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problemsolving tools (DMAIC 5Why Fishbone Pareto)
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to ensure robust process controls errorproofing and standard work
• Lead coach and develop Quality Engineers Quality Analysts and frontline quality leaders
• Analyze quality metrics audits warranty data and customer feedback to identify trends and systemic improvement opportunities
• Support new product introductions process changes and supplier quality initiatives
• Promote a strong quality and safety culture across all shifts and operations

Required Skills

• Quality Management System (QMS): Ability to design implement test and maintain Quality Management Systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze information evaluate risks and alternatives and make sound databased decisions.
• Problem Solving: Understanding of structured problemsolving approaches and escalation practices to resolve quality and process issues.
• Effective Communications: Ability to communicate clearly through reports and presentations while adjusting communication style based on audience needs.
• Planning and Organizing: Ability to plan prioritize and organize work activities and resources to meet quality objectives.
• Performance Management: Working knowledge of performance management concepts processes and feedback practices.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated leadership abilities- Zero Injury & Stop-to-Fix mindset
• Understanding of ISO requirements and the Caterpillar Quality Management System (CQMS).
• Lean BIQ understanding
• Basic blueprint reading skills understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret CMM reports.
• 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.
• Experience with operating and programming Metrology Equipment (Vision Systems CMM 3D laser & Blue light Scanners)

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation 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:

Any 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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