Quality Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

10d•$112,710 - $169,060•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. 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! CATERPILLAR LARGE POWER SYSTEMS We design and manufacture Cat C27, C32, 3400, 3500, C175, 3600 and C280 platforms; Perkins 4000 series and 5000 series platforms and MWM gas engine platforms, drivetrains and engine system components. Through our global organization, we design and manufacture the most comprehensive lineup of large diesel and natural gas engines in the industry, as well as engine components and powertrains. The large engine product portfolio includes Cat, Perkins and MWM branded products. Applications include Cat machines, electric power generation, marine, oil & gas, industrial and locomotive. The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN has an opening for a Quality Manager. In this role as a Quality Manager, you will report to the Manager Quality and will be primarily responsible for overseeing the administration and continual improvement of quality management systems. As a member of the Quality team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing or equivalent experience with an excellent understanding of quality management practices is desired.
Prior Supervisory Experience, in addition, three to five years of job-related experience is desired
Experience working within an extended value stream methodology with cross departmental collaboration amongst operations, quality, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, supply chain & maintenance
Experience with 3500, 3600, and/or C175 Engines and component manufacturing, dyno test, or other assembly areas.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, be able to communicate with others, work as a part of a team and have the ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers’
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
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.
Quality Management System (QMS): Knowledge of Quality Management System's (QMS) functions, features, and capabilities; ability to design, implement, test, and maintain Quality Management Systems to consistently meet customer requirements and regulatory compliances.
Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.

Responsibilities

Supervising/managing up to 20 production team members which includes Quality Technicians, Group team lead, Certification coordinators and Quality Advisor
Recruiting, developing, and leading teams to accomplish personal and organizational goals, adhere to policies/procedures and promote a culture of continuous improvement
Promote Culture of Quality, Lead Built in Quality
Supporting development of quality assurance strategies, processes, guidelines and control plans which assure quality and reliability of manufactured products.
Leading the development and implementation of corrective action and preventive measures to achieve quality targets.
Investigating and addressing trends with internal and external non-conformance.
Leading, managing and developing multiple teams, team leaders, quality specialists and inspectors to assure that quality standards are met.
Developing and reviewing reports to review with quality assurance, production, management, and engineering personnel to solve quality issues.