Caterpillar, Inc

SR SUPPLIER TECHNICAL ENGINEER

Caterpillar, Inc$104K — $156K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical degree in engineering or related field required, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing and warehousing processes is essential.
  • Hands-on proficiency with basic tools and inspection equipment is necessary.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities are a must.
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and high ethical standards are expected.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills are required for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier quality across all domains, resolving issues swiftly and implementing corrective actions.
  • Serve as a liaison for internal stakeholders, providing expertise on technical queries and quality performance standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet strategic objectives in quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain processes.
  • Evaluate purchased materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a prestigious company in the heavy machinery sector.
  • Exposure to a broad range of operations within the Global Supply Chain.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams that fosters professional growth and development.
  • Chance to make a significant impact on supply chain quality and process improvements.
Full Job Description
About the job SR SUPPLIER TECHNICAL ENGINEER

Job Title: Senior Supplier Technical Engineer - REQ#3187642

Location:Fairburn, Georgia, United States
Company: Caterpillar Inc

Base Salary: USD $104,649 to $156,973
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Required Experience: 5+ to 7 years
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

About the Role: Join Caterpillar Inc as a Senior Supplier Technical Engineer, overseeing the technical evaluation of purchased materials and ensuring supplier quality within the Global Supply Chain. Serve as the on-site expert for inbound activities, managing all aspects of quality in the warehouse and contributing to process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage all areas of supplier quality, resolving issues, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement.
  • Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders, addressing technical questions and ensuring 5 Sigma Quality performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality, velocity, and cost goals.

Qualifications:
  • Technical Degree (preferably in engineering) or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years in a related role.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and warehousing operations/processes.
  • Proficiency in using basic hand tools and inspection equipment.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems and Lean Manufacturing desired.
  • High ethical standards and professionalism.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10-15%).

About Caterpillar, Inc

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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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
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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