Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 1 day ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Independence, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelProgress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to assess quality and ensure products are free from defects. The role involves resolving quality issues, guiding process enhancements, and conducting supplier audits to improve overall quality standards.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Reviews PPAP submissions from suppliers for product approval, including reviewing supplier documentation, such as warrant, PFC, FMEA, control plan, etc
Interacts with production, suppliers, and engineers to investigate quality control issues
Work with suppliers to resolve any supplier related issues
Determines quality of critical parts and supplier approvals
Assigns design assembly to design engineer associated to part/assembly for review and approval
Eliminates defects of casted and forged parts through SPC, DOE, and six-sigma concepts
Work with project teams to define project deliverables
Using SAP to establish inventory impact and address any adjustments required
Using Six Sigma concept to eliminate defects of parts through SPE, DOE
Conduct supplier audits, developing improvement plans and tracking items to closure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, or similar
Experience with manufacturing and production processes and principles
Excellent communication skills
Experience working with internal and external customers
Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft office, Outlook, ERP systems
Statistical analysis and quality assurance skills
Ability to travel up to 50%
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.
Founded in 1983
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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