2027 Internship Supplier Technical Engineer

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2027Internship-Supplier Technical Engineer

This position has technical accountability for the assigned purchase parts from new product introduction initial concept through the product life cycle including all aspects of quality management. The supplier technical engineer intern acts as a liaison between internal customers at all levels (operations leadership engineering and new product introduction teams as well as all areas in aftermarket) and external suppliercontacts at all levels asrequired. This position reports to the supply chain manager and/ orthe site sourcing manager. The supplier technical engineer is a technical resource for the supply chain and at the higher levels acts as a mentor and technical lead.

Locations(this position is hiring for multiple locations)

• San Diego CA

• Houston TX

• DeSoto TX

Principal Accountabilities:

• Leadership in resolution of quality problems associated with the purchased materials and engineering issues.

• Responsible for concept drawing communication of concept with supplier design/drawingreviewand acceptance Windchill activities (drawingfinalized) perform functions in BAAN ERP tooling management Q Notes etc.

• Acts as a technical liaison between external suppliers and internal customers through various methods including supplier site visits.

• The supplier technical engineer intern willparticipatein and may lead projects on cross-functional teamsutilizing6 Sigma tools. At the senior level projects willincrease incomplexity and value to Solars strategicobjectives.

• Participates in the development of supplier quality metrics and the monthly gathering and distribution of measurements. Reviews analyzes andreportssupplier quality performance data and trends.

• Is the focal point for SARN (Supplier Advanced Reject Notices) and RN (Reject Notices) root cause analysis andimplementssupplier corrective and preventative action plans.

• Participates in continuous process improvement and warranty cost recovery related to supplier quality including recovery of line stop and rework charge analysis.

• Collaborate with sourcing specialist buyer supplier development engineer and material scheduler to improve supplier cost quality and throughput.

• Develop andmaintainthorough knowledge of technological developments and trends for guidance of commodity teams in advancement of design quality and manufacturing.

• Provides input into the supplier selection process as a technical subject matter expert. Participatesonsurvey teams; collaborates with sourcing specialists and buyers in supplier qualificationselection and ongoing evaluation.

• Coordinates with engineering personnel on mattersregardingConcurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD) New Product Introduction (NPI) Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) teams; prove design to production configuration management deviations supplier designs specificationapprovalsand meeting cost reduction goals.

• Participate in design and process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

• Leads the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and develops the FAPITP (First Article Production Inspection Test Plan) withinitialinput from Design provides input to the Buyer for the purchase of supplier tooling.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Overall GPA of at least2.8on a 4.0 scale.

• This position requires an engineering or manufacturing background. Familiarity with manufacturingprocesses used to produce components and assemblies and knowledge of shop operations and maintenance procedures is a plus.

• Candidate for this position would be pursuing an undergraduate degree from a college or university preferably in engineering or have recently graduated.

• Familiarity with engineering practices & process planning (interpretation of drawings tooling concepts Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Functional Test etc.) and technical product knowledge (including metallurgy).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills ability to use and communicate statistical and problem-solving tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills arerequiredin dealing with sensitive issues developing others and reaching consensus on specific actions inside and outside of Solar.

• Tools and Techniques of 6 Sigmamethodologyare requirements and will beattainedthrough completion of 6 Sigma training following entry into this position. Familiarity with project management and Design of Experiment (DOE). Familiarity with quality management principles.

• Understanding ofLean Manufacturing principles.

• Maintain and promote the highest level of professionalism and business ethics. Some domestic and/or international travel may berequired.

Summary Pay Range:

$26.00 - $43.00

Intern Hourly Rate:

An interns hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship.

Intern Benefits:

The total rewards package beyond base salary may include if eligible:

• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Volunteer Day

• Housing Stipend

• Relocation Assistance

• Medical coverage

• Voluntary benefits

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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