Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer Location: East Peoria, IL Travel: Up to 5% Relocation Assistance: Available Visa Sponsorship: Not Available Job Summary: As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for performing advanced inspection and audits to track, analyze, and report on materials, processes, and products to ensure conformance to company's quality standards. In this role, you will collaborate closely with manufacturing and engineering partners to prevent defects, reduce variation and waste, and strengthen quality system execution. This is an on‑site manufacturing quality role focused on disciplined quality execution and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyze, trend, and communicate non‑conformance and defect data to support root‑cause analysis and corrective action Maintain and update quality system documentation to ensure traceability and audit readiness Provide technical support for internal and external audits, including corrective action follow‑up and closure Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and support teams to identify quality risks and implement preventive controls Work in a team environment to implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste, and continuous improvement Set priorities and recommend solutions to support production requirements Lead cross functional team to solve complex quality issues Lead/Support quality initiatives (Built in Quality, Lean, Defect Free, APQP..etc) Manage disposition of non‑conforming material through analysis of defects and root cause identification Develop and manage quality plan Required Skills Quality Management Systems (QMS): Working knowledge of quality system processes, documentation, and compliance requirements Problem Solving: Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, evaluate alternatives, and support corrective and preventive actions Accuracy & Attention to Detail: Strong focus on precision, documentation quality, and error prevention Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across teams, functions, and levels of the organization Decision Making & Critical Thinking: Applies structured thinking to evaluate issues and support sound decisions Flexibility & Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, changing manufacturing environment Project Management (Foundational): Understanding of tasks, deliverables, and timelines related to quality actions Preferred Skills Education: Engineering Degree or equivalent experience desired Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering and/or Quality Deep expertise in one of the categories Fabrication, Casting, Machining Solid experience with Quality & Data analysis tools Expert with GD&T and Metrology Equipment (Vision Systems, CMM, 3D laser & Blue light Scanners) ASQ quality certification- CQE, CRE, CMQ&OE, CQA, CSSBB Experience working in Automotive supply base as QE or Product development/New product introduction (APQP) experience Weld Engineering Experience. ASNT-II or CWI Experience with Product design and design software, Creo Hands on experience with Data analysis tools & Powerbi, or similar visualization tools Good human relations skills are needed to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department General understanding of the Caterpillar organization, products, policies, and procedures Summary Pay Range $112,710.00 - $169,060.00 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr