Quality Engineer

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.

Manufacturing

Quality Engineer – Athens, GA

In this role, you will support Caterpillar Quality Management System audits and certification efforts, lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts, and ensure built in quality (BIQ) is maintained in the plant.

• Work with all employees to improve quality practices through daily coaching, tracking Built in Quality (BIQ) projects and scorecard
• Provide quality support to deter poor results or negative trends
• Develop training programs and courses on quality specifications for employees
• Conduct internal quality audits and facilitate management reviews
• Implement the Idea Generation Process and Corrective and Preventive action processes by clarifying and verifying all ideas, performing spot checks, explaining validation reasons, and encouraging zero defect in operations
• Actively support 5S/Lean Manufacturing/Class A, SAP, and ongoing support to help area owners set goals and integrate 5S/Lean practices with internal quality certification through standardization and documentation

• Quality Management:
  Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the organization’s quality goals
• Problem Solving:
  Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving problems and applying problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA):
  Structured approach to identify causes of undesirable consequences in manufacturing and implement preventive actions
• Manufacturing Standards, Procedures, and Policies:
  Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures, and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor processes for compliance

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing with an excellent understanding of quality management practices or equivalent experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Three to five years of experience and a thorough knowledge of quality concepts including process control, analysis, Caterpillar internal certification principles, and ISO
  9000
• Experience coaching others on problem solving techniques
• Strong communication, cooperation, and influence skills to work with all levels of employees and customers, especially with leadership and management employees
• Experience with quality tools and the ability to teach manufacturing and office employees how to properly apply quality tools or techniques

The primary location for this position is Athens, GA. Relocation is available for this role. Sponsorship is not available.

$89,210.00 - $. Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefits also apply to part-time employees

June 1, 2026 - June 15, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.