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.

Caterpillar is seeking a Quality Engineer in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will have the primary purpose of supporting the Quality Management System within the assigned operational area, by providing expertise and advice on production or product problems fed back from both internal and external customers. To conduct investigations, analyze information and facilitate teams dealing with issues/projects associated with resolution of quality problems.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Participate in product validation procedures
• Perform internal quality audits
• Support issue resolution at the plant level
• Improve product reliability and customer satisfaction
• Track and support Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) projects and Scorecards
• Support CPS (Caterpillar Production System), NPI (New Product Introduction), and CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) programs
• Develop plans and tools for global quality systems and processes
• Implement and support quality processes including Cost of Poor Quality, APQP, PPAP
• Maintain and improve compliance with certifications such as MQ11005 and MQ12005
• Work with CMM "Coordinate Measuring Machine" and Polyworks- a quality control software solution to control tool or part dimensions, diagnose and prevent manufacturing and assembly issues, guide assembly building through real-time measurements, and oversee the quality of assembled products by using portable metrology

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

•  Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Knowledge of the concepts, principles and techniques of root cause analysis (RCA); ability to use a structured approach to identify the causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering/manufacturing with an excellent understanding of quality management practices or equivalent experience. Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment, or in the quality field, is desired.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Teamcenter, Pinpoint, Nextgen and Genao.
• Minimum three to five years of experience and requires a thorough knowledge of quality concepts including process control, analysis, Caterpillar internal certification principles, and ISO9000 etc.
• Requires strong communication, cooperation and influence skills to work with all levels of employees and customers, especially with leadership management employees.
• Requires quality tools knowledge and to be able to teach manufacturing/office employees how to properly apply quality tools or techniques.
• Advanced computer applications, good oral and written communications skills are a must.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$87,480.00 - $131,280.00

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:

July 28, 2025 - August 11, 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.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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