Supply Network Quality Engineer-1

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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.

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure.  Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs.  Join us.

Description

• The Supply Network Quality Engineer-1 — will be a good subject knowledgeable in manufacturing processes lika welding, forging, casting & machining.
• Plan on training (if needed) at the part supplier to train or assist with skills or inspection criteria.
• Oversee the entire life cycle of assigned suppliers' projects, from conception to production.
• Supporting in establish procedures, new product launches, verify processes, troubleshoot, and assist suppliers' production.
• Provide/suggest improvement ideas for suppliers' processes to reduce cycle time, eliminate waste and scraps, and maintain part quality.
• Assist in the resolution of warranty issues.
• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers and their sub-tier suppliers for regular production components.
• Provides conclusions and recommendations for quality issues and/or continuous quality improvement projects.
• Participates in supplier quality improvement initiatives; works with suppliers to develop and improve quality levels.
• Ensures the reliability and quality of suppliers, implementing process controls, certification programs, evaluations, inspections, corrective actions, audits, and records.
• Identified quality problem(s) and determines a short-term action plan with the facility management and the suppl
• support cross-functional teams and support the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process to complete PPAP.
• Audit the suppliers and ensure the new quality initiatives at supplier as per Caterpillar requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Graduate in Engineering with 8+ years of experience or Diploma with 10+ years’ experience.
• Minimum of 6+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing process like fabrication, foundry, forging, machining, and painting inspecting part roles, ideally in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Good understanding and strong knowledge of GD&T. Ability to read and interpret drawings and an in-depth knowledge of the application of quality standards, zoning, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving experience and tools.
• Experience with cosmetic classifications and understanding of process parameters that affect cosmetic defects (Appearance/AAR, Class-A, B, or C surfaces)
• Experience with failure analysis using advanced techniques.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
• Experience in supporting product and process development through the product lifecycle
• Good Knowledge in tools such as process FMEA, control strategies, modelling and simulation software, statistical methods, problem-solving, materials science, and design of experiments (DOE)

Additional Information

• Work location : Thiruvallur
• % of Travel 60 % Travel

The Power of Everyone

At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.

Learn about Caterpillar at www.caterpillar.com

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

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