**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. At Caterpillar’s Decatur facility, we manufacture large mining and construction equipment. In this role as a Product Quality Engineer, you will report to the Quality Manager, and will be primarily responsible for managing a production team that is focused on the delivery of zero-defect machines to our customers. As a member of the quality team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture at Decatur, IL. **What you will do:** + Managing BIQ and CPI factory owned projects + Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean production environment. + Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. Work to improve processes and reduce costs by eliminating non-value added activities. + Lead initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma that are focused on continuous improvement within the business. + Lead cross-functional teams to contain product quality issues and drive root cause corrective action to ensure the defect does not happen again. + Main focus is on 0/2 Month in Service, using information to identify Root Cause, Containments, and lead team to provide corrective actions + Developing quality assurance strategies, processes, guidelines and control plans which assure quality and reliability of manufactured products. + Driving change based on data; reviewing reports to review with quality assurance, production, management, and engineering personnel to solve quality issues + Managing process to achieve compliance for internal quality audits and coordinate external on-site audits; analyzing all product development and manufacturing procedures to identify deviations from quality standards and recommend and implement corrective actions. + Communicating adherence to client requirements, product or service specifications, and ensures that their expectations are met to achieve high customer satisfaction rates **Top Candidates will also have:** + Demonstrated leadership abilities- Zero Injury & Stop-to-Fix mindset + Lean BIQ understanding + Basic blueprint reading skills and understanding of GD&T + General understanding of Fabrications, Machining, Paint, and Assembly functions. + Knowledge of Caterpillar manufacturing systems such as AQE, ETQ, MES, REDI, BIMS, etc. + Understanding of APQP principles. + Good communication, interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills. + Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers and promote inclusiveness. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. + Ability to analyze data and create reports using Tableau, PowerBl, etc **Degree Requirement:** Bachelor’s Degree preferred in a Manufacturing or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience **What Skills You Will Have:** **Quality Management:** • Interprets results of quantitative and statistical tools and explains results to others. • Develops expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards. • Develops programs for motivating employees to meet or exceed quality goals. **Collaborating:** • Demonstrates experience participating in productive collaborative processes. • Under guidance, initiates collaborative meetings. • Helps solve business problems and meet business goals through collaborative processes. **Problem Solving:** • Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives. • Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder. • Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information. • Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. • Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems. **Quality Risk Management** : • Documents the key steps of a unit-specific risk management process and associated procedures. • Participates in a crisis management team to address quality issues. • Understands overall business objectives to effectively mitigate risks associated with quality. **Lean Manufacturing:** • Cites examples of benefits and risks associated with implementing lean principles. • Identifies key lean principles and highlights of the lean manufacturing process. **Root Cause Analysis (RCA):** • Explains the rationale for finding and resolving the real cause of a problem rather than simply continuing to deal with the symptoms. • Describes the basic steps in an approach to root cause analysis (RCA). • Gives examples of problems that were resolved through root cause analysis. **Additional Information:** The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL Domestic relocation assistance is available This position may require 5% travel Sponsorship is not available **Summary Pay Range:** $95,640.00 - $143,520.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. **Benefits:** Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. + 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 **Posting Dates:** June 19, 2025 - June 29, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? 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