Job Description

Career Area:

Procurement

:

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.


Caterpillar is looking for a

Supplier Development Engineer - Heavy fabrication

. If you want to be part of a diverse team where everyone has a voice - do not hesitate to apply!


Focusing on the UK region, acting as a liaison between the company and our external partners, you will make sure they are performing according to Caterpillar's standards and values.

Location: Desford

What Will You Do:

Leading Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for welding structures

Assess supplier quality

and ensure that all products are defect-free and comply with manufacturing specifications and legal standards. Review and approve PPAPs.

Conducting supplier quality control audits

to ensure compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards

Supporting suppliers in improving their performance

through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans.

Lead the resolution of quality issues

at the supplier level Ensuring the quality of supplies by

conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues

. Developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms. Supporting

CPPD work during the design development

phase between Engineering and the supplier

What You Will Have:

Completed

Engineering studies

or equivalent experience Experiencing in

leading Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

Extensive knowledge of GD&T (Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing)

Experience to review / approve or create

PFMEAs

on complex fabrications Experience to review / approve or create

Control Plans

on complex fabrications Experience to review / approve or create

process capability studies

on complex fabrications

Knowledge in welding processes and specifications

Knowledge on

manufacturing processes

(machining, laser cutting and bending) Great and effective

communication skills

including expertise in

negotiation

techniques, communicating internally to stakeholders and externally at different levels within the organization Ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for improvement and compliance Knowledge of Supplier Management and Evaluation processes; ability to apply related knowledge, experience, and skills into real practice Willingness and ability to travel up to 50 % of the overall work in general and to spend approximately 6 months improving a specific supplier upon your employment This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office when not visiting suppliers

Best Candidates Will Also Have:

Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree Experience in procurement Six sigma blackbelt, knowledge on DMAIC methodology Proven track record of

working with suppliers on developing complex heavy fabrications

Experience to review / approve or create

Measurement System Analysis Studies

Advanced knowledge in welding processes and specifications

What We Offer:

Annual salary of gross 55 000 to 70 000 GBPbased on the level of experience 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays Up to 12 % annual Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, Optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc. Private medical care

The Power of Everyone

At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.

Posting Dates:

June 24, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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