Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're 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.

Job Title: Quality Technician (PQC) x 2

Salary: £27,855 rising to £ £29,279 when role objectives are reached

Contract: Full time & permanent

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity:

As Quality Technician in Product Quality Controller within the Quality department you will support as we seek to maintain and improve the quality of machines leaving the Desford facility. You conduct audits on parts and partially or fully built machines to a takt time following inspection standard work.

What you will do:

As a Quality Technician, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

Conduct audits on parts, partially or fully built machines following inspection standard work.

Record defect information in detail via electronic, manual processes or visual boards.

Investigate, analyse and identify Root Cause, and operate the NCM (Non-Confirming Material) process.

Conduct Basic visual and dimensional inspection as part of investigations.

Rework parts and machines as required.                                                                                                 

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. 

What You Can Demonstrate:

Quality Operations: Communicates across departments and teams, to ensure a smooth workflow. Proactively reviews reject areas to ensure targets are achieved.

Quality Knowledge: Read and interpret engineering drawings and quality standards. Able to inspect parts or machine to determine conformity.

Safety: Proactive in managing safety standards and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Foster psychological safety and team engagement, ensuring open communication and collaboration across diverse groups.

Process Improvement: Evaluates production methods and maintains focus, with team input, on promoting the continuous improvement of processes and products utilising lean, Six Sigma and drive innovation.

Prioritisation: Self-motivated and able to proactively manage multiple priorities.

What You May Have:

Previous Material Requirements Planning System (Glovia) Experience.

Advanced knowledge of reading engineering drawings.

Skilled at using dimensional inspection tools.

First Stage Interviews wc 18 November and on-site face to face interviews wc 25 November

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What You Will Get
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the skills they have by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements. Becoming a member of a skilled, diverse and inclusive team that will provide a good foundation for future career development within Caterpillar.

Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

Travel: Not required

Closing Date: Thursday 14 November

Posting Dates:

October 31, 2024 - November 14, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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