Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 1 day ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
Muncie, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expProgress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is a leading provider of railroad products and services. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will ensure products meet engineering specifications, resolve non-conformances, and lead initiatives to improve supplier quality performance.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRecycling
Hiring Manager
Laura Mondel, ECRE
Responsibilities
Conduct Production Parts Approval Process(PPAP) and define submission requests
Investigate and resolve supplier non-conformances using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5- Why)
Collaborate with sourcing, engineering, and operations to develop supplier capability
Conduct supplier audits and coach suppliers on corrective actions and continuous improvement
Monitor and report supplier performance metrics
Support cost recovery and supplier development initiatives
Lead cross-functional teams in supplier crisis management
Evaluate supplier risk and drive systemic improvements
Qualification
Required
Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical) or equivalent training and experience
6–10 years + CQE or Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or equivalent QMS standards
Knowledge of quality tools: 8D, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, CAPA
ERP system familiarity
Ability to travel up to 50%
Preferred
MS in engineering or MBA
Knowledge of locomotive, background in heavy manufacturing
Background in automotive quality principles (APQP, AIAG, etc.)
Knowledge of six sigma, lean manufacturing and corrective action planning; Six sigma black belt a plus
Knowledge of ERP, metrology, statistical measurement capability
Six Sigma Black Belt
Lean manufacturing & APQP experience
Metrology and statistical analysis skills
Bilingual communication skills
Benefits
Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
Company
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-06-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Paul Denton
SVP International Sales
Recent News
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