Supplier Development Engineer

Caterpillar UK

Mossville, Illinois, USA
Base: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Monitor supplier performance using powerbi
Approve production part approval process (ppap's)
Drive corrective actions for defects
This role plays a critical part in managing new product introductions and the ongoing performance of existing suppliers, with a strong focus on quality and capacity to meet business demand

Job Summary

  • This role plays a critical part in managing new product introductions and the ongoing performance of existing suppliers, with a strong focus on quality and capacity to meet business demand.
  • You will work directly with global suppliers at their manufacturing facilities to ensure product quality and requirements are met, including approving PPAP's and driving corrective actions.
  • The role is closely aligned with the engineering product design team, working side-by-side with engineering counterparts to support product development and deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

Matching Summary

This role plays a critical part in managing new product introductions and the ongoing performance of existing suppliers, with a strong focus on quality and capacity to meet business demand.

Salary

Base: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, FSA, EAP, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Monitor supplier performance using PowerBI
  • Approve Production Part Approval Process (PPAP's)
  • Drive corrective actions for defects
  • Validate supplier production capacity
  • Conduct supplier quality control audits
  • Develop supplier inspection and testing mechanisms

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative global team environment
  • Problem-solving organizational processes
  • Built-in quality (BIQ) concepts
  • Lean manufacturing principles application

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent hands-on experience
  • Experience using PowerBI for data analysis
  • Working knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes
  • Experience with built-in quality (BIQ) concepts
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles

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