Quality Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

4d•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. When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team of makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for performing advanced inspection and audits to track, analyze, and report on materials, processes, and products to ensure conformance to company's quality standards. In this role, you will collaborate closely with manufacturing and engineering partners to prevent defects, reduce variation and waste, and strengthen quality system execution. This is an on‑site manufacturing quality role focused on disciplined quality execution and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Quality Management Systems (QMS): Working knowledge of quality system processes, documentation, and compliance requirements
Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, evaluate alternatives, and support corrective and preventive actions
Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Strong focus on precision, documentation quality, and error prevention
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across teams, functions, and levels of the organization
Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Applies structured thinking to evaluate issues and support sound decisions
Flexibility & Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, changing manufacturing environment
Project Management (Foundational): Understanding of tasks, deliverables, and timelines related to quality actions

Nice To Haves

Education: Engineering Degree or equivalent experience desired
Experience supporting end‑to‑end site quality execution in a manufacturing or production environment
Exposure to structured quality improvement methods such as Built‑In Quality, Continuous Product Improvement, or Lean quality practices
Experience supporting cross‑functional problem solving and prioritizing quality actions based on risk and production impact
Familiarity with control plans, containment activities, or value‑stream‑based quality controls
Strong written communication skills for audit responses, corrective action documentation, and technical reporting
Experience with Paint/Weld/Machining/Assembly
ASQ QE/CSSBB certificate
Comfortable analyzing complex issues using Quality problem solving tool, Excel and Power BI
Ability to lead cross functional teams in fast pace environment.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced inspections and audits to verify conformance to company quality standards across materials, processes, and products
Conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and ensure data accuracy, reliability, and fitness for use
Gather, analyze, trend, and communicate non‑conformance and defect data to support root‑cause analysis and corrective action
Maintain and update quality system documentation to ensure traceability and audit readiness
Provide technical support for internal and external audits, including corrective action follow‑up and closure
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and support teams to identify quality risks and implement preventive controls
Work in a team environment to implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste, and continuous improvement