Description
supply testing
inspection development
quality reporting
supplier audits
vendor research
process improvement
The Supplier Quality Engineer will support the Corinth, MS facility in the Remanufacturing Division. This role assesses supplier quality to ensure all products are defect‑free and comply with manufacturing specifications and legal standards.
- Conduct tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify quality issues.
- Develop supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms.
- Generate reports on supplier quality, monitor defect rates, and recommend improvements.
- Guide suppliers to reduce defect rates.
- Research potential vendors and assess their manufacturing environment and practices.
- Perform supplier quality control audits for compliance with policies and standards.
- Support suppliers in performance improvement via process enhancements and quality assurance plans.
- Conduct quality reviews and internal audits, evaluate data, and write deviation reports.
Requirements
communication
problem solving
ppap
supplier management
project management
degree
A degree or equivalent experience is desired. The position requires strong communication, problem‑solving, process‑improvement, and quality‑orientation skills, as well as knowledge of PPAP, manufacturing standards, supplier management, and project management.
Candidates must pass background and drug/alcohol screenings, and visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants should monitor their candidate portal for updates and can explore other global opportunities on Caterpillar’s career site.
- Effective communication skills, including clear oral presentations and report writing.
- Problem‑solving expertise with ability to lead resolution efforts and capture lessons learned.
- Process‑improvement experience to streamline workflows and establish controls.
- Strong quality orientation, collaborating on standards and coaching teams in QA methods.
- Knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and ability to manage submissions.
- Understanding of manufacturing standards, procedures, and policy compliance.
- Supplier management capabilities, including performance monitoring and partnership development.
- Experience evaluating and certifying suppliers, developing preferred supplier lists.
- Project management proficiency with risk identification, planning, and stakeholder communication.
- Drug & alcohol screening.
Benefits
Caterpillar offers a total rewards package that includes day‑one benefits and potential annual bonuses, paid vacation and holidays, and a range of health, retirement, and lifestyle programs. Relocation assistance is provided, and the role is onsite five days a week.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer, etc.).
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
- Short and long‑term disability coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Healthy lifestyle programs and employee assistance programs.
- Voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, identity theft protection).
- Background screening.
Training + Development
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