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Quality Engineer

Lafayette, Indiana💼 Full-time💰 $97,530–$97,530🗓 2026-08-31 → 2026-09-30

Core

Quality Engineer supporting Caterpillar's quality strategy through proactive defect prevention using APQP/NPI frameworks or reactive corrective action investigations for large diesel and natural gas engines.

Role type

Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

Builds

Large diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains, and key engine systems for power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, and Cat machine applications.

Domain

Manufacturing / Heavy Equipment / Power Generation

Required skills

APQP, New Product Introduction (NPI), measurement systems analysis, non-conformance data analysis, corrective action investigations, audit support, Quality Management System (QMS) implementation, defect prevention, continuous improvement, project management, risk identification.

Preferred skills

None stated.

Technologies

None stated.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement best practices for defect prevention and waste reduction; conduct measurement systems analysis; analyze non-conformance data and maintain quality documentation; participate in internal and external audits; lead formal corrective action investigations.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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