Senior Supplier Development Engineer at Caterpillar in Chillicothe, Illinois

Job Description:

Career Area:
Procurement
Job 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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

As the Senior Supplier Development Engineer , you will provide technical expertise and leadership to Caterpillar's supply base in the execution of a robust quality plan within the supplier network. In addition, the Senior Supplier Development Engineer is responsible for implementing a well-documented continuous quality improvement process and strict process controls. This will be used for the evaluation and development of new and existing suppliers worldwide, to maximizing Quality, Cost, Logistics, Delivery, and Management (QCLDM) within the supply network. The Senior Supplier Development Engineer ensures that a supplier is able to meet corporate and business unit requirements for SQEP certification levels and customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery of purchased material.

Additional Information:

• Location: Mossville, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: 50% (International/Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None.
• Our team embraces flexibility through a hybrid work model. In addition to working onsite at our facility in Mossville, IL, our hybrid work model allows employees the flexibility to work from home based on business need.

What You Will Do:

• Lead Category Capacity improvement, including onboarding additional capacity in the supply base (new suppliers and capacity at existing suppliers).
• Assess and improve supplier performance via on-site Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) audits, drive implementation of Lean, BIQ, & APQP, continuous reviewing of supplier capacity, and production readiness through rigorous review of supplier PPAP submission.
• Manage key supplier performance to result in the development and maintenance of selected suppliers.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects related to Quality.
• Lead SQEP Certifications and SPM Reviews.
• Manage/facilitate meetings with Caterpillar and supplier teams.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• Effective Communications: 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: 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.
  • Ensures capture of lessons to be learned from a problem-solving effort.
  • Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.
  • Uses varying problem-solving approaches and techniques as appropriate.
  • Contributes to standard practices for problem-solving approaches, tools, and processes.
  • Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.
  • Develops successful resolutions to critical or wide-impact problems.
• Quality Orientation: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques; ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
  • Promotes quality as a corporate value and source of pride.
  • Establishes guidelines for organizational quality programs based on strategic intent.
  • Leads the organization to incorporate concepts such as sustainability and fair trade into corporate policies on quality.
  • Shapes a culture of quality in which groups with disparate responsibilities share knowledge to improve outcomes.
  • Recognizes outstanding achievement in quality standards.
  • Contributes to best practices in quality.
• Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
  • Ensures communication vehicles are effectively informing affected areas and personnel.
  • Consults on development and implementation of cross-functional standards.
  • Participates in the development of organizational policies and practices.
  • Develops and uses control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence.
  • Collaborates with other functions on establishing and documenting joint standards.
  • Participates in defining architectural principles and standards for organization.
• Supplier Evaluations and Certificates: Knowledge of supplier evaluations and certification; ability to identify the methods, tools and documentation for evaluating, selecting and certifying vendors, suppliers and partners.
  • Leads discussions on the case studies of effective and ineffective processes and what can be learned from each.
  • Designs systematic protocols and procedures for supplier evaluations & certification in the organization.
  • Establishes organizational standards, metrics and best practices for supplier evaluations & certification in the organization.
  • Advocates the development of new technologies and tools for supplier evaluations and certification.
  • Creates a system to document the performance and quality of existing suppliers and products.
  • Predicts the future trends of supplier evaluations & certification.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Previous experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Business Management.
• Lean and/or 6 Sigma Black Belt Certification/Experience.

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are one team - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience . The total rewards package, beyond based salary includes:

• Annual Incentive Bonus Plan*
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day 1
• Paid Time Off Plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) Savings Plan including Company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility an incentive plan guideline

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Posting Dates:
November 21, 2024 - December 4, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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