Job Description
To support provide technical expertise and leadership to Caterpillar’s supply base in the execution of a robust quality plan within the suppler network. In addition, implement a well-documented continuous quality improvement process and strict process controls. This will be used for the evaluation and development of new and existing suppliers worldwide, to maximize Quality, Cost, Logistics, Delivery, and Management (QCLDM) within the supply network. To ensure that a supplier can meet corporate and business unit requirements for SER certification levels and customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery of purchased material.



To Cultivate and develop into professional SDE.



What You Will Do:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Work with suppliers to assure proper process control standards are in place and continuously monitor key manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities
Ensure suppliers have adequate people, training, tooling, fixturing, and equipment
Monitor suppliers’ adherence to Process Change Notification on a timely and cost effective basis as well as to develop the supply base to fulfil the total requirements from Caterpillar System implementation
Support Product Sourcing Strategy and provide technical preliminary assessment in new supplier selection
Work with engineer team to evaluate and develop new supplier’s technological capability to meet requirements for Caterpillar Inc. Supplier Excellence Program
Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of technological developments and work with commodity teams in advancements of design, quality, and manufacturing
Provide proposal of cost reduction and ensure implementation of robust solutions for cost reduction and quality problems associated with the purchased materials, logistics, and engineering issues
Support and participate in 6 Sigma initiatives with facilities, category teams, and suppliers.


What Skills You Will Have:

Core Technical