Supplier Development Engineer

Location: Desford

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** Career Area:
** Procurement
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* 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.
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* Job Title:

** Supplier Development Engineer
** Salary:** £47,000 to £60,000 based on skills demonstrated
** Contract**:
Full time & permanent
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* Location:

** Desford, Leicestershire
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* The Opportunity:

** We’re looking for a proactive and quality-focused
** Supplier Development Engineer
** to join our team. You will own supplier quality and performance across the full product lifecycle, from New Product Introduction (NPI) through to warranty. Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, you will drive compliance to standards, resolve issues, and deliver continuous improvements that support quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
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* What you will do:

** As a
** Supplier Development Engineer,
** you are accountable for, but not limited to:
* Own the introduction of purchased hydraulic components, ensuring quality, capacity, and readiness for production
* Investigate and resolve supplier and production issues using structured problem-solving methods
* Lead supplier quality planning and approval activities (APQP, PPAP) to ensure robust processes
* Conduct supplier audits and assessments to develop capability and ensure compliance
* Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement actions to close gaps against targets
* Support supplier selection and sourcing decisions, ensuring alignment to business requirements
* Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver quality, cost, and delivery outcomes across the supply base
** NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
**** What You Can Demonstrate:
**** Level: Working Knowledge:**
* ** Problem Solving:
** Apply structured techniques to identify, analyse, and resolve supplier quality issues. You use fact-based approaches to assess options, understand stakeholder impact, and implement effective solutions.
* ** Process Improvement:
** Identify process gaps and implement improvements that enhance performance, consistency, and efficiency. You focus on critical workflows, apply controls, and contribute to sustained continuous improvement.
* ** Quality Orientation:
** Apply quality tools and standards (e.g. APQP, PPAP) to ensure supplier processes are controlled, compliant, and capable. You support validation and approval of components and processes, monitor quality outcomes, and address root causes to deliver consistent performance.
* ** Effective Communications:
** Communicate clearly across teams and with suppliers, adapting your approach to the audience. You share technical information effectively, support collaboration, and build alignment to achieve business objectives.
** What You May Have:
*** Support the introduction of new equipment and manufacturing technologies, ensuring smooth implementation into production
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