Caterpillar

Quality Manager

China · Work style not stated · Full time

Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job

You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.

About the role

Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.

EmployerCaterpillar
LocationChina
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted13 Oct 2026

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:

The Quality Manager is responsible for leading the quality organization at CCMC OSF facility, managing a team of approximately 98 employees across incoming material inspection, manufacturing quality control, product quality assurance, as-delivery inspection, and customer quality support activities. The role supports both internal operations and approximately 20 global customers, driving quality performance, continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and compliance with Caterpillar quality standards and manufacturing processes.

Show full description

Main Job Duties

Oversee incoming material inspection, manufacturing quality control, final inspection, and customer quality support activities.
Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve recurring quality issues in a complex manufacturing environment.
Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and supplier teams to improve product quality and operational performance.
Manage quality performance metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with quality management systems, company procedures, and industry standards.
Facilitate cross-functional communication and collaboration to achieve quality objectives.
Lead customer audits, internal audits, and quality improvement programs.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills/Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, particularly welding, painting, and assembly operations.
Strong leadership experience managing large quality teams within a manufacturing environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proven problem-solving capability and logical thinking to address recurring quality challenges.
Strong understanding of quality management principles, quality systems, and quality tools.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Experience in customer quality management and supplier quality management.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global business environment.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

Advanced degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.
Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, CQE, or equivalent quality disciplines.
Experience in heavy equipment, industrial manufacturing, or automotive industries.
Experience leading quality transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and other advanced quality methodologies.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

十月 13, 2026 - 十月 20, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

See how well you match this job Apply on the employer’s site ↗

Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.

Staying safe while you apply

Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.

Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.

Preparing for this role with ROLIVA

Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.

Create a free workspace or log in.