Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Senior Supplier Development Engineer

When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a global team that 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.

The Senior Supplier Development Engineer will assess supplier quality and ensure all products are free from defects and comply with manufacturing specifications and legal standards.

Procurement

• Closely work with suppliers and internal partners on developing quality products to be used in production and service.
• Build long lasting relationships with suppliers and internal partners through close and open collaboration.
• Monitor & recover supplier warranty.
• Work with product groups and suppliers to resolve issues in the field.
• Perform audits of suppliers both existing and new.
• Work with BCP plants on root cause and corrective actions for production issues related to supplier’s product.
• Ensure the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues and develop supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms.
• Generate reports on supplier quality by monitoring defect rates and identifying areas that can lead to potential flaws, guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates.
• Research potential vendors, assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures; conduct supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards.
• Support suppliers in improving performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans.
• Lead improvement projects for quality and supply development.

• Effective Communications – understanding of communication concepts, tools and techniques.
• Process Improvement – evaluating current product quality and production methods and maintaining focus on continuous improvement of processes, products and services.
• Quality Orientation – knowledge of quality management methods, tools and techniques; ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) – knowledge of PPAP elements, submissions, and objectives; ability to determine whether a supplier can manufacture products that consistently meet quality requirements.
• Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies – knowledge of organizational manufacturing standards, procedures and policies; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Supplier Management – knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields.
• Exposure to working with global facilities in China, Japan, Brazil, India and UK.
• Solid experience working with suppliers.

• Work location:
  
  Clayton, NC
• Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Travel: 25% domestic and international.
• This position requires working onsite five days a week (Monday–Friday).

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• 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
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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