Supplier Quality Engineer

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WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you?  Is it being part of a strong team?  Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

The SPM Oil & Gas currently has an opening for a Supplier Quality Engineer located in Fort Worth, Texas.  As a Supplier Quality Engineer at SPM Oil & Gas, you will  be responsible for developing and maintaining quality plans and activities to ensure purchased products meet conformance to SPM Oil & Gas, as well as Customer/Regulatory specifications. 

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

*  Develop, implement, and maintain standardized metrics and scorecard that guide actions and promote continuous improvement (e.g. supplier performance metric DPPM, SCAR, Concessions, etc.)

*  Responsible for planning, organizing, and performing all supplier’s quality related activities, delivering on-time part/process qualification process (i.e. PPAP, QatS) for responsible components

*  Provide sound quality input to supplier qualifications (existing / new suppliers, supplier transition, etc.)

*  Ensure all changes compliance with SPM Oil & Gas internal Quality Management System (change control, CAPA, etc.)

*  Develop, implement, and maintain Supplier On-Site Assessment and Supplier Qualification

*  Drive product and process improvements through investigations and effective root cause analysis

*  Drive risk mitigation and effective process controls. Ensure supplier corrective actions are robust and sustained

*  Assist suppliers in quality assurance processes and procedures to facilitate continuous improvement of supplier and product performance

*  Perform and/or participate in source qualification by performing quality and manufacturing system surveys and special process surveys

*  Take first action to protect the plant from non-conforming parts from suppliers.

*  Coordinate containment activities, initiate controls and safeguard replacement deliveries when needed

*  Initiate, verify, evaluate, and ensure timely closure of supplier CAPAs as necessary to improve quality and reduce manufacturing disruptions

*  Serving as a liaison between SPM Oil & Gas senior management and suppliers to identify quality issues and come up with solutions

*  Perform other duties as assigned

*  Supplier Quality (PPM)

*  Cost of Poor Quality

*  Supplier on Time Delivery

*  Ability to travel up to 30% (domestic and international)

Basic Qualifications:

*  Bachelor of science degree in Engineering or related technical field

*  5+ years of experience in various functions of quality and manufacturing

*  Proficient application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) (working knowledge of dimensional metrology and precision machining and precision assembly

*  Working knowledge of special manufacturing processes such as welding, plating, heat treatment, forging & casting

*  Working knowledge of Advanced Quality Planning Tool and Techniques

Top Candidates will also have:

*  Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt desirable)

*  Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to read and interpret documents, such as: safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English

*  Knowledge of the following software: manufacturing and inventory software; internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software, such as Microsoft Office Suite

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.  As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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