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Career Area:Manufacturing & Supply ChainJob Description:Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.When you join Caterpillar, you are joining 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 don’t just 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.It’s More Than a Job, it’s a Career - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo)Job Description:At Caterpillar’s Decatur, IL facility, we manufacture large mining and construction equipment. In this role as a Quality Engineer, you will report to the Quality Manager and will be primarily responsible for overseeing the support of the Quality Management System within the assigned operational area. As a member of the IPV & Quality team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!What you will do:
Responsible for Quality Assurance in assigned areas, including performing audits, improvements of products reliability and customer satisfaction.
Develop plans and tools that are used to implement or support global quality systems or related process i.e. Cost of Poor Quality, quality certifications, BIQ (Built in Quality).
Utilizing of QRQM (Quality Reliability & Quality Metrics) to improve as delivered to our customers.
Work with all employees to improve quality practices in their processes through quality manner such as daily coaching, tracking CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement), providing quality support to both product group and operation team members.
Implement the Idea Generation Process and Corrective and Preventive action processes by clarifying and verifying all ideas with related persons and spot check, explain the validation reasons, and encourage all employees to make contributions to achieve zero defect in operations.
Be proactive to develop quality related control methodologies and systems such as Cost of Quality control company-wide. Encourage the implementation of the established systems. Analyze and solve problems occurring during implementation.
Actively support 5S/Lean Manufacturing and ongoing support, to help area owners set up goals and integrate 5S/Lean Manufacturing Practices with Internal Quality Certification system through standardization and documentation.
What you will have:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business OR 4 years equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
3+ years of experience and requires a thorough knowledge of quality concepts including process control, analysis, Caterpillar internal certification principals, and ISO9000 etc.
Top Candidates will also have:
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment, or in the quality field is desired.
Requires strong communication, cooperation and influence skills to work with all levels of employees and customers, especially with leadership management employees.
Requires quality tools knowledge and to be able to teach manufacturing/office employees how to properly apply quality tools or techniques.
Advanced computer applications, good oral and written communications skills are a must.
Additional Information:The primary location for this position is Decatur, ILDomestic relocation assistance is not availableThis position may require 5% travelSponsorship is not availableThis posting will close at midnight on June 12, 2023What 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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).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.This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers .For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media#LIEEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.
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