Engineer, Supplier Quality

Job Purpose

The purpose of the position is to assess quality and ensure all products are free from defects and in compliance with engineering and manufacturing specifications and standards.

The Engineer works to resolve any quality issues and provide guidance on process enhancements and improvements.

Company Description

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them.

We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future.

Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations.

Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers.

Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself.

From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Key Job Elements

Duties and responsibilities

• Reviews PPAP submissions from suppliers for product approval, including reviewing supplier documentation, such as warrant, PFC, FMEA, control plan, etc.;
• Interacts with production, suppliers, and engineers to investigate quality control issues;
• Work with suppliers to resolve any supplier related issues;
• Determines quality of critical parts and supplier approvals;
• Assigns design assembly to design engineer associated to part / assembly for review and approval;
• Eliminates defects of casted and forged parts through SPC, DOE, and six-sigma concepts;
• Work with project teams to define project deliverables;
• Using SAP to establish inventory impact and address any adjustments required;
• Using Six Sigma concept to eliminate defects of parts through SPE, DOE;
• Conduct supplier audits, developing improvement plans and tracking items to closure.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2+ years working knowledge of technical aspects of manufacturing and engineering;
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes and principles;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Experience working with internal and external customers;
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft office, Outlook , ERP systems;
• Statistical analysis and quality assurance skills;
• Experience with CAT production system preferred;
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment.
• Frequent / constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light-level lifting or carrying (up to 10 pounds);
• Motion Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;
• Vision / Hearing Requirements Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE;
• Emotional Demands Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards.
• Domestic and international travel as required;
• Safety Position may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time / part-time and regular / temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
30+ days ago