**Career Area:** Manufacturing **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. **Job Summary** As the **Quality Engineer,** you will develop and lead proactive quality programs through analyzing customer requirements and developing quality control processes that meet or exceed quality standards. This role will lead quality engineering efforts for NPI programs through production and will also be assigned proactive quality initiatives within the department to meet customer and company demands **What You Will Do:** + Lead the planning and execution of quality initiatives for New Product Introduction (NPI) + Develop, implement, and monitor robust quality processes to ensure final products meet all required quality standards + Drive continuous improvement in facility compliance with CQMS by evaluating quality requirements and developing effective processes and tools + Collaborate with internal and external departments to foster a zero-defect culture across operations. + Facilitate clear and effective communication with teams and across departments to align on quality objectives + Utilize advanced data analysis tools to assess and improve product quality, ensuring alignment with company standards + Apply quality management methods, tools, and techniques to support the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes + Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to identify and resolve quality issues, driving corrective actions and preventative measures + Lead quality reviews and provide feedback to enhance processes, ensuring alignment with both organizational goals and regulatory standards + Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to analyze data and present findings **What You Will Have:** + **Collaborating** : Possesses working knowledge of collaborative techniques, with experience participating in productive group processes. Supports communication of shared goals and promotes collaboration across diverse teams, functions, and levels to help solve business challenges + **Quality Management:** Demonstrates extensive experience with quality management, assurance processes (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 9000), and applying quality management systems, and best practices to exceed standards and improve quality + **Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Strong** understanding of blueprints, GD&T tolerances, and measure system analysts ensuring precision and compliance. Possesses working knowledge of manufacturing standards and procedures, with the ability to plan and monitor processes for compliance. Contributes to implementing procedures, explains their rationale, and provides feedback to enhance operational effectiveness + **Root Cause Analysis (RCA):** Demonstrates extensive experience in applying RCA principles to resolve complex manufacturing issues, using techniques like re-actment, developing corrective actions, and addressing recurring problems + **Technical Expertise:** Strong engine knowledge with skills in troubleshooting, analysis, and applying engineering principles to improve performance and processes. **What Top Candidates Will Have:** + Advanced proficiency in data analysis, including the ability to collect, organize, and interpret data sets + Proficient in PowerBI for creating interactive reports and dashboards to drive insights and performance + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in quality **Additional Information:** + This location is in Seguin + Relocation is not offered for this position + Monday – Friday **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. Caterpillar’s **Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD)** designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.  This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O **Summary Pay Range:** $95,640.00 - $143,520.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. **Benefits:** Annual incentive bonus plan* Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) 401k savings plan Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Career Development _*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ . Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers. **Posting Dates:** January 28, 2025 - February 3, 2025 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .