Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Career Area:

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.

Caterpillar is looking for a Senior Supplier Development Engineer . If you want to be part of a diverse team where everyone has a voice – do not hesitate to apply!

Focusing on the UK region, acting as a liaison between the company and our external partners, you will make sure they are performing according to Caterpillar’s standards and values.

Location: Desford

What Will You Do:

• Assess supplier quality and ensure that all products are defect-free and comply with manufacturing specifications and legal standards.

• Conducting supplier quality control audits to ensure compliance with organizational and federal policies and standards

• Supporting suppliers in improving their performance through process enhancements, implementing process controls, and developing quality assurance plans.

• Overseeing the resolution of complex quality issues at the supplier level

• Ensuring the quality of supplies by conducting tests and assessments on incoming supplies to identify any quality issues . Developing supplier inspection, testing, and evaluation mechanisms.

• Generating reports on supplier quality , by monitoring their defect rates and areas that can lead to potential flaws; Guiding suppliers to reduce these defect rates.

• Researching the potential vendors , assessing their manufacturing environment, practices, and procedures;

What You Will Have:

• Completed Engineering studies or equivalent experience

• Proven track record of working with suppliers on developing complex heavy f abrication

• Extensive experience working with complex fabrication structures

• Great and effective communication skills including expertise in negotiation techniques

• Ability to differentiate between various priorities and manage the workload accordingly

• Extensive knowledge on manufacturing processes (welding, machining, laser cutting and bending)

• Ability to apply your knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Experiencing in l eading Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

• Ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for improvement and compliance

• Knowledge of Supplier Management and Evaluation processes; ability to apply related knowledge, experience, and skills into real practice

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25 % of the overall work in general and to spend approximately 6 months improving a specific supplier upon your employment

• This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office when not visiting suppliers

Best Candidates Will Also Have:

• Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering degree and/or experience

• Multiple years of experience in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and engineering.

• Analytical mindset and knowledge

What We Offer:

• Annual salary of gross 63 000 – 80 000 GBP based on the level of experience

• 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

• Up to 18 % annual Bonus,

• Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee\’s contribution Up to 10%,

• Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee\’s contribution,

• Optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc.

• Private medical care

• Gross £600/month car allowance,

The Power of Everyone

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.

Posting Dates:

May 30, 2025 – June 12, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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