Quality Engineer 3

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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.

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it is groundbreaking products best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With 100 years of legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar you are joining a team of makers innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We dont just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in the roads hospitals homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customers needs. Join us.

The Mapleton Foundry is one of the largest in the United States located just 20 minutes from Peoria IL and home to the largest core making machine in the world! Working at the foundry is hard work that demands focus and safety quality and commitment to helping our customers build a better world.

With over 800 employees at the foundry we are looking for someone who can support process development projects for the continuous improvement of the safety quality velocity and cost of manufacturing.

Role Definition

Ensures that products being built and processes being used adhere to all standards and requirements meeting the expectations of internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Performing quality reviews and internal audits; evaluating data and writing reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Monitoring engineering processes and products for adherence to company and regulatory standards and practices; participating in quality improvement initiatives and projects.
• Analyzing statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Recommending modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality.
• Conducts investigations and analyses which contribute to the development and implementation of methods procedures and equipment that ensure quality standards for parts and prime products

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skills you will have:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Working knowledge and understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Working knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Problem Solving: Working 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.

Project Management: Working knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Relationship Management: Working knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients vendors and peers.

Top candidates will possess:

• Previous foundry and machining experience
• Engineering or Quality Degree highly desired
• Advanced Excel or PowerBI experience
• Capability to support a highvisibility role with broad crosscompany exposure direct interaction with senior leaders and a strong platform to showcase impact.

Additional Information:

• This position is in Mapleton IL
• 1st shift day/hours are Monday- Friday 7AM -3PM
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• A closer look into the Mapleton Facility ensure you frequently sign in to your candidate home for any updates or correspondence for positions that you have applied for. Pay Range:$112710.00 - $169060.00

  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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