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Supplier Development Engineer
Caterpillar Inc.. Assess supplier quality and ensure products are free from defects and comply with manufacturing specifications and legal standards .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including extensive experience with the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and the development of quality assurance plans. Capable of effectively communicating and collaborating with suppliers to enhance performance and ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.
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Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)Supplier Quality ManagementQuality Assurance PlansSupplier AuditsQuality Management Methods
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Hard Skills
Quality Management MethodsSupplier EvaluationsTesting and Validation ProceduresDefect Rate MonitoringProcess ControlsSupplier Performance ManagementManufacturing Standards KnowledgeQuality Control AuditsSupplier Inspection MechanismsDocumentation Review
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing SpecificationsCompliance StandardsSupplier PartnershipsProcess EnhancementsFederal Policies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assess supplier quality and ensure products are free from defects and comply with manufacturing specifications and legal standards
- Conduct tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify quality issues
- Develop supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms
- Monitor supplier defect rates and identify potential flaws
- Guide suppliers to reduce defect rates
- Research potential vendors and assess their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures
- Conduct supplier quality control audits for compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards
- Support suppliers in improving performance through process enhancements and process controls
- Develop quality assurance plans
- Develop testing and validation procedures for manufactured parts and products
- Monitor PPAP execution and ensure compliance with industry standards and internal guidelines
- Review PPAP documentation and submissions
- Develop and maintain supplier partnerships and resolve supplier performance discrepancies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Degree or equivalent experience desired
- Ability to effectively communicate, transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs
- Ability to identify, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems
- Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques
- Extensive experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), including testing, validation, implementation, submissions, documentation, and training
- Knowledge of manufacturing standards, procedures, and policies
- Extensive experience managing manufacturing suppliers, including supplier performance, quality standards, controls, partnerships, and records
- Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification
- Ability to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation is available for this position
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply