SR SUPPLIER TECHNICAL ENGINEER

Job Title: Senior Supplier Technical Engineer - REQ#3187642

Location: Fairburn, Georgia, United States
Company: Caterpillar Inc

Base Salary: USD $104,649 to $156,973
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Required Experience: 5+ to 7 years
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

About the Role: Join Caterpillar Inc as a Senior Supplier Technical Engineer, overseeing the technical evaluation of purchased materials and ensuring supplier quality within the Global Supply Chain. Serve as the on-site expert for inbound activities, managing all aspects of quality in the warehouse and contributing to process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all areas of supplier quality, resolving issues, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement.
• Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders, addressing technical questions and ensuring 5 Sigma Quality performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve quality, velocity, and cost goals.

Qualifications:

• Technical Degree (preferably in engineering) or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years in a related role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and warehousing operations/processes.
• Proficiency in using basic hand tools and inspection equipment.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and Lean Manufacturing desired.
• High ethical standards and professionalism.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10-15%).