Quality Inspector IV - Electric Power Division

Career Area: Operations

Job Description:

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About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

Job Summary:

As a Quality Inspector IV in Caterpillar's Electric Power Division, you will serve as a senior quality professional responsible for leading incoming quality inspections, managing Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and driving resolution of nonconforming material issues. You will partner closely with Supplier Development Engineers (SDEs), Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, and Purchasing teams to evaluate product quality, disposition material, and support continuous improvement efforts. This role combines advanced auditing responsibilities with day-to-day leadership and mentorship of the quality inspection team to help maintain priorities, audit coverage, and operational excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Lead incoming quality inspections and audits to ensure supplier-provided materials and components meet Caterpillar quality standards.

• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including evaluating nonconforming material and coordinating disposition decisions.

• Partner with Supplier Development Engineers (SDEs) to investigate supplier quality concerns, communicate inspection findings, and support corrective action activities.

• Review and assess nonconforming products and materials, exercising sound judgment when determining disposition and containment actions.

• Serve as the primary quality representative for supplier-related quality concerns and incoming material issues.

• Support pre-delivery inspection activities to verify product quality and readiness prior to customer shipment.

• Perform advanced product, process, and quality audits across multiple operational areas.

• Provide coverage for Quality Inspector III responsibilities as needed to maintain business continuity and audit execution.

• Mentor and support Quality Inspectors by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and helping maintain team performance objectives.

• Assist in prioritizing daily workload, coordinating audit coverage, and helping the team respond to changing business priorities.

• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

• Communicate quality trends, audit findings, and supplier concerns to cross-functional stakeholders.

• Perform inspections and quality audits in both indoor and outdoor manufacturing environments, including exposure to changing temperatures and occasional inclement weather conditions.

• Any other duties assigned by leadership.

What You Will Have:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow and interpret quality standards, procedures, and work instructions.

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Technical knowledge of product assembly, testing, manufacturing processes, and quality inspection methods.

• Experience performing inspections, audits, or quality-related activities across multiple operational areas or work zones.

• Ability to evaluate product quality issues and support disposition of nonconforming material.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience using torque measurement equipment, calipers, gauges, and other precision measuring tools.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Experience managing or participating in Material Review Board (MRB) processes.

• Experience performing incoming quality inspections, supplier quality audits, or receiving inspections.

• Experience supporting Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.

• Experience within the power systems, manufacturing, heavy equipment, or industrial products industry.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to occasionally lift parts up to 25 lbs. individually or up to 50 lbs. with a team lift

• The ability to bend, reach, squat and climb (stairs, ladders, etc.) while performing tasks

• The ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for assigned tasks

• The ability to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures

• The ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods while performing tasks

We are committed to ensuring a supportive and accommodating work environment for all employees. Please advise of any reasonable accommodation requests to facilitate your ability to perform the job’s essential functions.

Additional Information

• 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, 6:30am – 5:00pm

• Paid overtime may be required based on business needs (may include weekends/holidays)

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job.

At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we have been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range:

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

Posting Dates:

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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