Solar Turbines · 11 hours ago
Sr. Prin. Supplier Technical Engineer
Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $181K/yr
5+ years expSolar Turbines is part of Caterpillar Inc., a global team dedicated to powering industries and communities around the world. The Supplier Technical Engineer (STE) is responsible for providing on-site technical support, ensuring product compliance, and increasing throughput at critical suppliers, serving as the primary technical liaison between the supplier and Solar Turbines.
EnergyManufacturingOil and Gas
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review yield issues and collaborate with the supplier to improve performance
Partner closely with Quality Engineering, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations
Evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling, and process controls to ensure compliance with engineering specifications
Review drawings, models, and technical requirements with suppliers to resolve ambiguity and ensure manufacturability
Provide on-site technical support while representing Solar’s interests at the supplier
Support Material Review Board (MRB) assessments and supplier-side dispositions
Validate effectiveness of corrective action activities
Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical field. (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, production engineering
Investment casting experience
Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications
Experience creating material documents to submit to the Material Review Board (MRB) team
Experience in documenting design requirement deviations
Understanding of Inspection processes
Basic fixtures and gages
3D Scan process familiarity
CMM Report & understanding
Digital comparator
ANSI Y14.5
Preferred
Internally cooled gas turbine cast airfoil design or manufacturing (casting or post cast) experience
Non-conforming material evaluation & disposition experience
Machining experience with basic understanding of required post casting operations to make a finished machined part
Ability to document
Design requirement deviations
PPAP qualification packages
Continuous Improvement; Lean / six sigma black or green belt experiences
Ability to collaborate cross functionally
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Company
Solar Turbines
Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1981-05-15Acquired
Leadership Team
R
Robert May
Chief Financial Officer
B
Bryan Ross
COO
Recent News
2025-11-19
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