What you'd actually do

Assesses the supplier quality and ensures that all the products are free from defects and are in compliance with manufacturing specifications and legal standards.

Ensuring the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues; Developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanism.

Generating reports on supplier quality, by monitoring their defect rates and areas that can lead to potential flaws; Guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates.

Researching the potential vendors, assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures; Conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards.

Supporting suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans.

Career Area:

Procurement

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.

W**hat You Will Do: **

Assesses the supplier quality and ensures that all the products are free from defects and are in compliance with manufacturing specifications and legal standards.
Ensuring the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues; Developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanism.
Generating reports on supplier quality, by monitoring their defect rates and areas that can lead to potential flaws; Guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates.
Researching the potential vendors, assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures; Conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards.
Supporting suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans.

What Skills You Will Have:

Effective Communications
Problem Solving
Process Improvement
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies
Supplier Management - MFG
Supplier Evaluations and Certification
Quality Orientation

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Know well about casting, machining manufacturing process
Experienced about quality management or supplier quality management.
Good English communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

6 sigma BB trained

Additional Information:

This job needs to take some business trip to supplier site, 30% of work time.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

June 5, 2026 - June 29, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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