Career Area:
ProcurementJob 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.
As a Supplier Development Engineer at Caterpillar, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust process controls to prevent nonconformities. You'll continuously monitor suppliers' key manufacturing processes and quality management systems for improvement opportunities, and assist with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities to ensure production readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI). This dynamic position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, travel globally, and make a significant impact on our operations.
What You Will Do:
Responsible for supplier processes from design to end of product life.
Ensures supplier quality management systems and capabilities are adequate.
Manages APQP activities and helps suppliers extract value from the process.
Reviews and audits APQP documentation and process control implementation.
Ensures resolution of quality issues and validates corrective action plans.
Conducts quality system audits and Supplier Evaluation Surveys (SES).
Leads Supplier Performance Management Reviews (SPM) and supports 6 Sigma initiatives.
Executes activities from CPPD, NPI, and CPI teams to improve supplier processes.
What you have
Effective Communications: Develops cooperative working relationships with suppliers and internal teams, ensuring all relevant requirements and changes are thoroughly documented.
Problem Solving: Leads problem resolution efforts, including the review, approval, and validation of 8D permanent corrective action plans, and ensures robust solutions for quality issues.
Process Improvement: Manages APQP activities, participates in process FMEA, and works with suppliers to reduce waste and improve process capability and efficiency.
Quality Orientation: Ensures the adequacy of the supplier’s quality management system, audits process control implementation, and validates process capability.
Supplier Management: Monitors supplier performance, conducts quality system audits and Supplier Evaluation Surveys (SES), and leads Supplier Performance Management Reviews (SPM).
PPAP and Manufacturing Standards: Ensures PPAP completion and approval, reviews APQP documentation, and supports 6 Sigma initiatives with suppliers.
Top Candidates will have the following:
Quality Engineering Certification: Demonstrated expertise in quality management and certification, such as Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt. Minitab experience plus.
Strong Negotiation and Analytical Skills: Proven ability to interpret, analyze, and negotiate contractual cost elements, with excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
In-depth Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes: Extensive experience with manufacturing processes, supplier management, and familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and quality system audits.
Additional Details:
Preferred Location: Clayton, NC
Additional Location: Sanford, NC
Caterpillar operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week of onsite, in office work.
Travel: 25%, domestic and international
Relocation assistance IS NOT available
Sponsorship is NOT offered
Final details:
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How We Support You (Employee Benefits)
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days, paid volunteer days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, back
ed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Summary Pay Range:
$110,520.00 - $165,840.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Posting Dates:
February 11, 2025 - February 25, 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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