Sr. Principle Supplier Technical Engineer

Position Overview

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a global team committed to innovation, progress, and building stronger, more sustainable communities. In this role, you will assess supplier quality, drive process improvement to reduce product defects, and ensure that products meet manufacturing specifications and standards. You will also provide guidance and leadership as the technical lead for Supplier Technical Engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality of received components by reviewing supplier provided data against drawing requirements.
• Generate reports on supplier quality by monitoring defect rates and guiding suppliers to reduce faults.
• Research potential vendors, assess manufacturing environments, and conduct quality control audits (ISO, NADCAP) to ensure compliance.
• Support suppliers in improving performance through process enhancements, implementing controls, and developing quality assurance plans.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to other Supplier Technical Engineers.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Engineering or Supply Chain Degree.
• Extensive experience with Supplier Quality and a strong background in process improvement, product quality assurance, and supplier management.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: $128,470.00 - $192,710.00
• Schedule: Onsite, five days a week.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement