Quality Manager- 3rd Shift

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.

LPSD teams work across regions and function to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges.

The Lafayette Engine Center (LEC) manufactures the Cat 3500, Cat 3600 and C175 engines helping Caterpillar become the world’s leading manufacturer of off‑highway diesel and natural gas engines.

The units built at LEC power mining trucks carrying ore to be processed, tugboats guiding ships to harbor, drill rigs tapping oil and gas reserves and generators bringing electricity to communities, hospitals and data centers

The Lafayette Engine center has a 3rd shift Quality Manager opening. This role oversees the administration and continual improvement of quality management systems.

• Lead and supervise a team of 10-15 Quality Team Leads, Quality Technicians, and Quality Gate Auditors, providing clear direction to achieve safety, quality, and production objectives.
• Champion a strong safety culture by identifying and eliminating unsafe conditions while maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
• Determine processing requirements and ensure appropriate fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing methods are available to meet production schedules and operational demands.
• Collaborate daily with production leadership to establish workload priorities, staffing requirements, and work sequencing.
• Ensure effective workforce training, development, and utilization to maximize team performance and operational efficiency.
• Manage staffing needs, including overtime planning and resource allocation to support business priorities.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and development opportunities, and administer corrective actions when required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by optimizing processes, improving efficiency, reducing waste, and eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Support and integrate Caterpillar's Built-in Quality (BIQ), Small Business Teams (SBT), Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, and CQMS/ISO standards into daily operations.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with Caterpillar Quality Management System requirements, manufacturing control plans, Job Instruction Sheets (JIS), and standard work procedures.
• Oversee employee development, attendance management, Workday timekeeping, workforce planning, work assignments, and schedule adherence.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment through strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Utilize strong mechanical aptitude and problem- solving abilities to support manufacturing quality and operational excellence.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
• Promote a customer-focused…