Quality Engineer

What you will do

• Execute APQP, PPAP, and product/process validation activities.
• Investigate quality concerns and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Review engineering drawings, control plans, PFMEAs, and inspection results for compliance.
• Partner with manufacturing, design, supplier, and quality teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier quality management, onboarding, and production readiness efforts.
• Maintain quality documentation and support standard work and knowledge transfer activities.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or appropriate equivalent experience desired.

What you must have (skills)

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Engineering - Manufacturing: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• 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.

Top Candidates will also have

• 3 - 5 years of appropriate manufacturing experience.
• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills are required to develop a cooperative working relationship with others inside and outside the department.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing and quality concepts.
• Experience supporting capital projects, layout improvements, working with contractors and other manufacturing related project management.
• Experience with manufacturing support activities to include areas within Assembly, Machining, and Fabrication.
• CQMS internal auditor certification or ISO 9001 equivalent.

Additional Information

• This position will close on 10/14/2026 at 11:59 pm.
• This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in East Peoria, IL (Building KK).
• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
• VISA sponsorship is NOT available.
• This position may require less than 10% travel.

Final details

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Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 7, 2026 - October 14, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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