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ID #52763551
Estado Louisiana
Ciudad Lafayette
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente Caterpillar, Inc.
Showed 2024-10-24
Fecha 2024-10-25
Fecha tope 2024-12-23
Categoría Etcétera
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Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Louisiana, Lafayette, 70501 Lafayette USA
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Career Area:ProcurementJob Description: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.Senior Supplier Development EngineerRelocation Assistance is AvailableMossville, IL or Lafayette, INWhat you will do:

Serve as the trusted advisor for assigned supply base

Assess potential suppliers via on-site Quality Audits process control implementation and effectiveness. Validate process capability

Drive implementation of Lean, BIQ, and APQP

Continuously review production readiness through rigorous review of Supplier APQP elements

Collaborate with suppliers to assure proper process control standards are in place and continuously monitor key manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities

Provide technical support during start-up activities and provide ongoing strategic support

Will be responsible for the supplier’s processes from design concept to the end of the product life

Review APQP documentation and participate APQP Process Control Documents for suppliers’ manufacturing processes

Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of technology developments and trends for guidance of commodity teams in advancements of design, quality, and manufacturing

Support and participate in 6 Sigma initiatives with facilities, category teams, and suppliers

Responsible for the review, approval, and validation of 8D permanent corrective action plans

Participate in the development of Supplier quality metrics

Coordinate with engineering personnel on matters regarding Concurrent Product and Process Development (CPPD), New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) teams; prove design to production, engineering changes, deviations, supplier designs, specification approvals, meeting cost reduction goals, and participates in the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) process with suppliers manufacturing processes

Education:

Bachelor’s degree related to Quality, Engineering/Technology, OR relevant professional experience

Skill DescriptorsEffective Communications: Working Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.Problem Solving: Extensive 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.Process Improvement: Extensive Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.Quality Orientation: Extensive Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques; ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.Production Part Approval Process (PPAP): Extensive Knowledge of Production Part Approval Processes (PPAP) elements, submissions, and objectives; ability to determine whether a supplier can manufacture products that meet the quality requirements and standards of their customers consistently.Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Extensive Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.Supplier Management - MFG: Extensive Knowledge of processes and methods to effectively manage business relationships and transactions with suppliers of raw materials or product components; ability to apply related knowledge, experience and skills into real practice.Supplier Evaluations and Certification: Extensive Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification; ability to identify the methods, tools and documentation for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers and partners.Top Candidates May Have:

Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology, or similar

American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification

Knowledge of shop operations and maintenance procedures.

Machining / Machined Casting / Paint / Cleanliness / Part Preservation experience

Foundry processes and defect analysis experience

APQP knowledge

Additional Information:

This position can be located in Mossville, IL or Lafayette, IN

Travel up to 25%

Relocation is available for this position

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Employee benefit detailsOur goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).Final detailsPlease frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.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 .Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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.Posting Dates:October 24, 2024 - November 5, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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