Quality Engineer

at  Caterpillar

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.

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.