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Quality Engineer – Metallurgy

Quality Engineer – Metallurgy

CompanyCaterpillar Inc.
LocationPeoria, IL, USA
Salary$126000 – $189000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Materials Science, Metallurgy, or equivalent program or equivalent experience
  • Professional experience in foundry, metallurgy/met lab, or other manufacturing roles
  • Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques
  • Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy
  • Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques
  • Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change
  • Knowledge of relationship management techniques
  • Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics
  • Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities

Responsibilities

  • Provide ownership, support, and advancement of key metallurgical processes in the production of iron castings
  • Perform data extraction/analysis, failure analysis and problem solving, application of simulation tools and methods, and practical application of theory and concepts
  • Test products, analyze test data, and make modifications to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements
  • Build, test, and modify metallurgical processes in the foundry and lab using working models and/or theoretical models
  • Perform quality reviews and internal audits; evaluate data and write reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards
  • Monitor engineering processes and products for adherence to company and regulatory standards and practices; participate in quality improvement initiatives and projects
  • Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product
  • Recommend modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.