Supplier Development Engineer - Power Solutions Network

Location: Antrim

Career Area:
Procurement Compensation Grade: 23

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:

Supplier Development Engineer Salary:
Starting from £50,827 (depending on level of experience)

Location:

Larne Benefits: 25 days annual leave  8 Bank Holidays Up to 12% Bonus Contributory pension scheme
- Caterpillar will contribute up to 6% Contributory share scheme
- Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution. Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase. About Electric Power Division Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing prime and back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We're committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations! The Opportunity As part of the Power Solutions Network team in EPD you will join a rapidly growing area of the business.

We are adding new suppliers and sources globally to produce our power generation units supporting primarily data center growth. We are seeking an experienced Supplier Development Engineer to join our team, to provide on-site assistance & leadership to Caterpillar's supply base in the execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), the implementation of process control and the deployment of a continuous quality improvement processes.

You will ensure that suppliers can meet corporate and business unit requirements for certification and quality of purchased materials and assemblies.

What You Will Do Working with suppliers to ensure that robust process controls are in place to prevent nonconformities, to continuously monitor supplier's key manufacturing processes and quality management system for improvement opportunities and to assist suppliers with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities to ensure production readiness. The SDE is responsible for the supplier's processes from design concept to the end of product life (cradle to grave), including the following activities:
Assess and develop supplier quality management systems, process capability, and manufacturing readiness, including people, training, tooling, and equipment. Lead supplier quality activities for new product introduction, ensuring all formal documentation is approved and archived per standards Review and approve quality documentation, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, MSA/Gage R&R, and corrective action plans. Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and evaluations to verify compliance, process control, and quality standards.

Manage supplier process changes and ensure timely implementation of Process Change Notifications (PCNs). Support suppliers in resolving quality issues through robust root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive supplier performance improvements through quality metrics, performance reviews, and targeted development plans. Partner with suppliers to implement Lean principles and build sustainable quality excellence across the supply base. Provide technical support during product launches and manufacturing start-up activities.

What You Will Have Effective Communications:
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours. Level Working Knowledge Problem Solving:
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for…