Quality Manager

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a global team that cares about the work we do and about each other. We are makers, problem‑solvers, and future world builders who create stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation; 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

The Quality Manager oversees the administration and continual improvement of quality management systems.

• This role is located in Lafayette, IN and does not offer relocation
• This role is 1st shift
• This role is 100% on‑site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
• This role requires up to 15% domestic travel

• Supporting development of quality assurance strategies, processes, guidelines and control plans which assure quality and reliability of manufactured products.
• Leading the development and implementation of corrective action and preventive measures to achieve quality targets.
• Investigating and addressing trends with internal and external non‑conformance.
• Leading, managing and developing multiple teams, team leaders, quality specialists and inspectors to assure that quality standards are met.
• Developing and reviewing reports to review with quality assurance, production, management, and engineering personnel to solve quality issues.

• Quality Management System (QMS):
  Knowledge of Quality Management System's functions, features, and capabilities; ability to design, implement, test, and maintain Quality Management Systems to consistently meet customer requirements and regulatory compliances.
• Problem Solving:
  Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
  Knowledge of the decision‑making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

• Experience with PowerBI and Power Apps
• Prior leadership experience

• Through it all, we are one team– creating and delivering world‑class components and solutions superior to the competition.
• Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

$89,210.00 - $

• 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

July 2, 2026 - July 19, 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.