Career Area:

Procurement

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.

Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and develop suppliers specializing in steel casting (sand casting, investment casting, etc.).  
- Conduct supplier audits (quality, process, capability) and drive corrective actions (CAPA).  
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve casting processes (smelting, pouring, heat treatment, machining, NDT, etc.).  
- Resolve defects like porosity, shrinkage, inclusions, cracks, dimensional deviations.  
- Implement APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC and Measurement correlation for casting suppliers.  
- Drive cost reduction & lead time optimization in the supply chain.  
- Work with cross-functional teams (R&D, Sourcing, Quality) on new product development, CPI and VAVE projects.

Degree Requirement:

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science.

Experience and Technical knowledge:

- 5+ years in steel casting supplier development, foundry engineering, or casting quality. 

- Knowledge of casting standards and quality system(ASTM, ISO 9001/IATF 16949, etc.). 

- Familiarity with casting technicals below is a plus:

• Casting simulation software (MAGMA, ProCAST, or Equivalent)
• Metallurgical analysis (microstructure, mechanical properties). 
• Non-destructive testing (NDT – X-ray, UT, MT, PT). 

- Industry experience at manufacturing, automotive or heavy machinery sectors.

- Fluent communication in English and Chinese verbally and in writing.

- Analytical mindset with proficiency in Microsoft software (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI)

Additional Technical Skills:

- Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred)

- Problem-solving (8D, Root Cause Analysis). 

- Strong negotiation & supplier relationship management. 

Skill Descriptors:

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

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.

Supplier Management - MFG: Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.

Supplier Evaluations and Certification: Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification; ability to identify the methods, tools and documentation for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers and partners.

This role requires about 50% travelling within North Asia.

Posting Dates:

四月 17, 2025 - 五月 16, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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