Quality Engineer

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. Quality Engineer

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East Peoria, IL Location:

East Peoria, IL Travel:

Up to 5%

Relocation Assistance:

Available Visa Sponsorship:

Not Available Job Summary When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team of makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. 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 Perform advanced inspections and audits to verify conformance to company quality standards across materials, processes, and products Conduct Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and ensure data accuracy, reliability, and fitness for use 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 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 supporting end‑to‑end site quality execution in a manufacturing or production environment Exposure to structured quality improvement methods such as Built‑In Quality, Continuous Product Improvement, or Lean quality practices Experience supporting cross‑functional problem solving and prioritizing quality actions based on risk and production impact Familiarity with control plans, containment activities, or value‑stream‑based quality controls Strong written communication skills for audit responses, corrective action documentation, and technical reporting Experience with Paint/Weld/Machining/Assembly

ASQ QE/CSSBB

certificate Comfortable analyzing complex issues using Quality problem solving tool, Excel and Power BI Ability to lead cross functional teams in fast pace environment.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00

• $146,290.

00 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:

April 22, 2026

• May 5, 2026 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. 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.