Supplier Quality Technician-1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for a Supplier Quality Technician. In this role you will be responsible for providing assembly and machine shop quality support for suspected nonconforming material; accomplished through the inspection and documentation of engine components. You will compare the non-conforming part to the Caterpillar print, applicable quality standard and document any variations as it relates to the form, fit, and/or function of the part. Upon discovery of a nonconformance, you will document the discrepancy, provide visual proof of the nonconformance, reference the applicable quality standard, and draft a system alert which is communicated back to internal support teams along with the supplier. In addition, you may also be responsible for ensuring that discrepant materials are quarantined in a timely manner. Other activities include processing dealer returned material, performing correlation audits with suppliers, and rework nonconforming material to support operations.

Requirements

Attached Resume with experience with: Gaging
Quality Blueprint Reading
GD&T
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)

Nice To Haves

Possess problem solving skills to assist in Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).
Knowledge of engines & engine components
Be flexible to work overtime as needed to support production demands
Possess and show strong interpersonal skills and apply customer-based focus

Responsibilities

Provide assembly and machine shop quality support for suspected nonconforming material.
Inspect and document engine components.
Compare non-conforming parts to Caterpillar prints and applicable quality standards, documenting variations.
Document discrepancies, provide visual proof, reference quality standards, and draft system alerts.
Communicate non-conformances to internal support teams and suppliers.
Ensure discrepant materials are quarantined in a timely manner.
Process dealer returned material.
Perform correlation audits with suppliers.
Rework nonconforming material to support operations.
React to operations line calls for problematic parts.
Read Caterpillar prints, understand GD&T, and communicate non-conformances.
Troubleshoot issues with parts.
Utilize gages to check part conformance.