Quality Engineer

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Salary: £38,832 - £48,536 per annum

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Hours: full time - 36.5 hours

Travel: Not required

Relocation/Sponsorship: Not supported with this role.

Job Reference: R0000257591

Closing Date: Friday 21st June 2024

Your impact 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 Caterpillar employee you will benefit from;

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Annual Bonus target, 50% Company Matched share scheme, Contributory Pension Scheme (Contributions doubled by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking.

Job Purpose:  This role is fundamentally a reactive quality role responding to the daily quality issues found in the manufacturing facility. A sense of urgency is vital. From the initial concern the QE will confirm the problem and determine a short-term action plan with the facility management and the supplier. The objective being to ensure the manufacturing operations can continue operations without a detrimental impact to the process from a quality perspective. In conclusion the job manages the Corrective Action Process on Supplier Related Quality Issues. Deliver Global Leverage with Local Service Excellence.

Job Duties:

Major Role: - Reporting directly to the site-based Quality Manager this role is responsible and accountable for managing supplier related quality issues relating to Product Production, Pre-Service or V.E.H.R (0 Hour) and Warranty (Processing and component returns). This role will include initiating supplier driven containment activity (to ensure that production schedules are not prejudiced) reviewing and approving 8D Corrective Action Plans.

Customer: - Using ‘site based’ reporting systems (Reject reporting, ETQ, CAR conformance, AQE, BIQ Andon, documentation) this position will communicate supplier corrective action details to ensure that the customer is totally confident in Containment and Final Corrective Action Plans through IR, AQE & BIQ sort meeting. 

Leadership: - This position has no direct reports. The incumbent must exhibit strong leadership qualities to ensure that suppliers agree to and deliver Containment Action and facilitate Program Timing and Final Corrective Action, in accordance with the 8D process. Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards within this diverse global organization.

Supplier Management: - Responsible for maintaining accountability with the suppliers to establish containment plans related to quality discrepancies. Will ensure the supplier is developing corrective action plans to enable operations to continue with minimum disruption. 

Relationships: - maintains close working relationships with:                                                                  

            Product Engineering Groups                              Production Managers and Personnel          

Suppliers                                                          Quality Groups                                                  Logistics and Material Planning Groups             Purchasing Groups                                Supplier Development Engineers

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE: 

Engineering or manufacturing background plus familiarity with manufacturing processes used to produce components and assemblies is beneficial.

The position requires experience, preferably in engineering, ONC, HNC or Bachelor’s degree would be beneficial.

A minimum two years of job-related experience or the equivalent education is beneficial.

Good human relations and manufacturing process skills are required to develop a cooperative working relationship with others inside and outside of Caterpillar is required. 

Solid ability to use and demonstrate statistical and problem-solving tools is required.

To apply for this position please Log onto Caterpillar Careers (http://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers) > Careers > Search and apply > paste the job number from then advert into the search box and then follow the application process.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Posting Dates:

June 14, 2024 - June 21, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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