Quality Analyst

Caterpillar•Wamego, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you will work with the QA Manager to establish a process of Built In Quality throughout each Value Stream in the facility. This may include, but not be limited to: Evaluate customer returns and determine root cause/correction action to resolve and prevent future occurrences. Ensure control plans and FMEA’s are being reviewed Start the quality escalation presentation for quality projects and populates the information received Ensure RCCA’s are effective, so products being built meet customer expectations Work safely at ALL times and comply with safety regulations regarding the use of protective equipment and devices. Offer suggestions relative to improving work process, procedures, productivity, job safety or work environment. Perform other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by Manager supervisor or other designated person. Perform as a team member with the willingness and attitude to work with others to resolve problems. Must also maintain a good working relationship with others within the organization. This role will be supporting the Paint / Assembly / Logistics / Warehouse team Performing daily / weekly / quarterly inspections and audits Routinely testing paint system performance Assisting with Pre Delivery Inspection processes Working with Logistics and Warehouse teams to setup proper storage / rotation / inspection of perishable goods Helping to troubleshoot day to day quality issues and resolving problems quickly Working with employees, Team Leads, and Supervisors to provide training and feedback to the team to improve Built In Quality checklists and observations.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Previous experience understanding and applying Written Quality Policies
Ability to execute a written checklist
Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, customer specifications, SPC-Statistical process control data and charts, calibration records, process control plans, and various quality related data
Excellent written communication
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Previous job-related experience
1 year experience with Paint Application systems, Final finishing and storage, and/or Warehouse operations
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Ability to navigate and maintain file structure on shared drive and/or Sharepoint
Experience with Creo View
Experience participating and leading Root Cause Analysis

Responsibilities

Evaluate customer returns and determine root cause/correction action to resolve and prevent future occurrences.
Ensure control plans and FMEA’s are being reviewed
Start the quality escalation presentation for quality projects and populates the information received
Ensure RCCA’s are effective, so products being built meet customer expectations
Work safely at ALL times and comply with safety regulations regarding the use of protective equipment and devices.
Offer suggestions relative to improving work process, procedures, productivity, job safety or work environment.
Perform other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by Manager supervisor or other designated person.
Perform as a team member with the willingness and attitude to work with others to resolve problems.
Maintain a good working relationship with others within the organization.
Performing daily / weekly / quarterly inspections and audits
Routinely testing paint system performance
Assisting with Pre Delivery Inspection processes
Working with Logistics and Warehouse teams to setup proper storage / rotation / inspection of perishable goods
Helping to troubleshoot day to day quality issues and resolving problems quickly
Working with employees, Team Leads, and Supervisors to provide training and feedback to the team to improve Built In Quality checklists and observations.