Caterpillar, Inc

Procurement Quality Engineer - Mining Drills

Caterpillar, Inc$89K — $133K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in supplier quality management or related field
  • Familiarity with quality tools and methods (e.g., CGMSAP, 8D, CAR)
  • Excellent collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in quality data analysis
  • Understanding of procurement and purchasing processes
  • Degree or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Resolve supplier-related quality issues impacting manufacturing operations
  • Collaborate with suppliers to enhance quality performance
  • Ensure supplier reliability through inspections and auditing
  • Identify quality problems and create actionable plans with stakeholders
  • Analyze quality data to support root-cause investigations
  • Communicate findings to drive timely improvements
  • Balance operational demands with quality improvement projects

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer)
  • 401(k) savings plan with company contributions
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs and lifestyle benefits
  • Incentive bonuses and life insurance options
  • Parental and adoption leave benefits
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Procurement

Job Description:

Procurement Quality Engineer - Mining Drills

Primary Location: Denison, Tx
Travel: Up to 25%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Job Summary

Join our team as a Procurement Quality Engineer in Denison, TX, where you will help strengthen supplier quality, improve manufacturing supply performance, and solve quality issues that impact facility operations. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with suppliers, procurement partners, and facility stakeholders to drive corrective actions, improve process controls, and support continuous quality improvement across the supply base. This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing-focused quality professional who enjoys supplier collaboration, structured problem solving, and making a visible impact on operational performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the resolution of supplier-related quality issues affecting manufacturing operations and provide conclusions and recommendations for continuous quality improvement efforts.
  • Partner with suppliers to improve quality performance, strengthen quality levels, and support supplier quality improvement initiatives.
  • Help ensure supplier reliability and quality through process controls, supplier evaluations, inspections, corrective actions, audits, certification programs, and quality records management.
  • Identify quality problems and help develop short-term action plans with facility leadership and suppliers.
  • Analyze quality data, prioritize issues, and support structured root-cause investigation and resolution activities.
  • Communicate findings clearly across procurement, supplier, and manufacturing stakeholders to drive timely improvements and sustain results.
  • Balance daily operational priorities with project-based quality improvement work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


Required Skills
  • Supplier Quality / Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools (CGMSAP), and techniques used to support organizational quality goals.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues, assess resolution options, analyze risks and benefits, and use fact-finding and diagnostic tools (8D, CAR) to resolve quality concerns.
  • Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with suppliers, procurement teams, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings and write reports clearly for business audiences.
  • Attention to Detail: High standards for accuracy and precision when reviewing quality data, inspections, and supplier documentation.
  • Procurement / Purchasing Knowledge: Understanding of procurement processes, purchasing activities, and the role suppliers play in manufacturing performance.
  • Education: Degree or equivalent experience desired.


Preferred Skills
  • Experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, purchasing quality, or supply base performance improvement.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing facility, plant, assembly environment, or industrial setting.
  • Experience supporting audits, corrective actions, supplier evaluations, inspection processes, or process control activities.
  • Experience interpreting quality trends and helping drive continuous improvement projects.
  • Comfort managing multiple priorities across supplier issues, site needs, and improvement initiatives.


Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Compensation 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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

Posting Dates:
July 14, 2026 - July 27, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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