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Procurement

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.

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us.

Description

• The senior SDE— (non-metallic, Seats, HVAC & window) will be a subject matter expert knowledgeable in non-metallic parts.

• Plan on training (if needed) at the part supplier to train or assist with skills or inspection criteria.

• Oversee the entire life cycle of assigned suppliers' projects, from conception to production.

• Establish procedures, support new product launches, verify processes, troubleshoot, and assist suppliers' production.

• Provide/suggest improvement ideas for suppliers' moulding processes to reduce cycle time, eliminate waste and scraps, and maintain part quality.

• Assist in the resolution of warranty issues.

• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers and their sub-tier suppliers, such as Mold makers and component suppliers,

• Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process to complete PPAP.

• Serve as a technical resource for new business quoting activities, providing valuable insights and expertise into tooling, gages, etc.

• Audit new suppliers (QCLDMP), evaluate current suppliers, and support the New Product Development team by analyzing new plastic part tooling and technology capability.

Basic Qualifications

• Graduate in Engineering with 5 years of experience or Diploma with 10+ years’ experience.

• Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in injection molding / Roto Moulding / SMC with painting, cleaning, or inspecting part roles, ideally in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering role.

• Good understanding and strong knowledge of GD&T. Ability to read and interpret drawings and an in-depth knowledge of the application of quality standards, zoning, and specifications.

• Strong problem-solving experience and tools.

• Experience with cosmetic classifications and understanding of process parameters that affect cosmetic defects (Appearance/AAR, Class-A, B, or C surfaces)

• Experience with failure analysis using advanced techniques.

• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.

• Demonstrated leadership in driving successful project outcomes.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

• Experience in supporting product and process development through the product lifecycle and associated asset

Top Candidates will also have

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use and application of tools such as process FMEA, control strategies, modeling and simulation software, statistical methods, problem-solving, materials science, and design of experiments (DOE)

• Strong aptitude and understanding of plastics' capabilities and the methods needed to measure, test, and qualify components made of these materials.

• Ability to provide solutions that reflect an understanding of business objectives and cost implications.

• Direct experience or advanced training applicable to the processing of thermoplastics and/or extruded materials in a production environment

• Experience with supply chain/Procurement, APQP/PPAP

Additional Information

• Work location : Thiruvallur, India

• Requires 70% Travel

The Power of Everyone (https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar/diversity-inclusion.html)

At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.

Learn about Caterpillar at www.caterpillar.com

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

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Caterpillar offers many job opportunities which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers

Posting Dates:

May 6, 2024 - May 30, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.