Job Title: Senior Supplier Technical Engineer - REQ#3187642
Location:
Fairburn, Georgia, United States
Company: Caterpillar Inc
Base Salary: USD $104,649 to $156,973
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Required Experience: 5+ to 7 years
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
About the Role: Join Caterpillar Inc as a Senior Supplier Technical Engineer, overseeing the technical evaluation of purchased materials and ensuring supplier quality within the Global Supply Chain. Serve as the on-site expert for inbound activities, managing all aspects of quality in the warehouse and contributing to process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all areas of supplier quality, resolving issues, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement.
- Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders, addressing technical questions and ensuring 5 Sigma Quality performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality, velocity, and cost goals.
Qualifications:
- Technical Degree (preferably in engineering) or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years in a related role.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and warehousing operations/processes.
- Proficiency in using basic hand tools and inspection equipment.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Quality Management Systems and Lean Manufacturing desired.
- High ethical standards and professionalism.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10-15%).