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Caterpillar Inc. · 18 hours ago

Procurement Quality Engineer

East Peoria, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$96K/yr - $144K/yr

8+ years exp

Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating sustainable communities. The Procurement Quality Engineer role involves managing supplier quality, leading improvement initiatives, and ensuring manufacturing operations are not disrupted by quality issues.

ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Responsibilities

Accountable to monitor the Quality Performance of 200+ suppliers and drive improvement activities for top pain suppliers, partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing counterparts

Develop, implement, and maintain standardized metrics and scorecard that guide actions and promote continuous improvement (e.g. supplier performance metric SQPI, PPM, CoPQ, etc.)

Provide sound quality input to supplier qualifications (existing / new suppliers, supplier transition, etc.)

Partner with SDE (Supplier Development Engineer) with Supplier On-Site Assessment and Supplier Qualification

Drive product and process improvements through investigations and effective root cause analysis

Drive risk mitigation and effective process controls. Ensure supplier corrective actions are robust and sustained

Assist suppliers in quality assurance processes and procedures to facilitate continuous improvement of supplier and product performance

Perform and/or participate in source qualification by performing quality and manufacturing system surveys and special process surveys

Take first action to protect the plant from non-conforming parts from suppliers

Coordinate containment activities, initiate controls and safeguard replacement deliveries when needed (PDI, IQA, IPVs, etc.)

Initiate, verify, evaluate, and ensure timely closure of supplier issues as necessary to improve quality and reduce manufacturing disruptions

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Quality ManagementProcurement FunctionProblem SolvingPurchasing TasksData Analysis6 SigmaLean MethodologiesMetrologyManaging Multiple PrioritiesAccuracyEffective CommunicationsAttention to DetailCollaboratingProject Management

Required

Bachelors degree or in lieu of a degree, 8+ years of professional experience desired

Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization

Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision

Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner

Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation

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

Knowledge of responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of procurement function; ability to perform tasks and activities of the procurement functions or department

Knowledge of policies, regulations and processes of purchasing; ability to use practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services

Preferred

Advanced Microsoft Office/Data analysis skills

Ability to read and interpret documents, such as: 1E Specs, standard work, and part prints

Good project management skills, ability to communicate based on the audience required, and respond quickly to issues occurring due to supplier performance

Knowledge of the tools and techniques of 6 Sigma and Lean methodologies is highly desired

Previous Supplier Quality Engineering experience is highly desirable

Quality Engineering, Supply Chain or Purchasing certification is highly desirable

A background with manufacturing processes used to produce components and assemblies for Caterpillar Products (cutting, forming, welding, machining, paint, packaging)

Robust understanding of Metrology and Inspection techniques

Knowledge of shop operations and supportive functions

Solid ability to use and demonstrate statistical and problem-solving tools is required