Quality Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field.
Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
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.
Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.

Monitoring and reporting quality metrics for the Hose and Couplings leadership team; PPM, Defects Per Unit (DPU), Warranty, CPI Projects, etc.
Managing the Hose and Couplings list and working with machine groups to resolve hose-related CPI projects on their lists.
Reporting the DPU and explanations of issues for the monthly General Manager DPU report.
Working with PSLD hose facilities to ensure Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) is properly completed and responses communicated to machine groups.
Performing analysis of field return samples and provide responses to inquiries: leak testing, hose tear downs, etc.
Working with Prime Product facilities on Hose and Couplings Lines Audits of new and prototype machines.
Partnering with Manufacturing Quality Engineers to review Product Release Workbench Desktop (PRWB) claims stories weekly to stay ahead of emerging issues on the warranty side.
Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

Previous experience as a Quality Engineer in a Machine or Component Group.
Quality/Quality Engineering Certifications.
Ability to utilize and run reporting using Product Release Workbench Desktop (PRWB) system.
Previous experience in components manufacturing, specifically non-metallic components like hose or rubber components.