Junior Supplier Quality Engineer (m/f)

Career Area: Procurement

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Would you like to kick off your career at a great global company? Would you like to develop yourself in supplier quality, procurement processes, and PPAP while learning something new and valuable every day?

Junior Supplier Quality Engineer

This role is ideal for early‑career professionals who want to build hands‑on experience in supplier quality, supplier management, and PPAP/APQP processes in an international environment.

Your job duties may include

• Processing PPAP documentation and approvals for assigned product categories
• Supporting APQP activities, including coordination with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Providing operational support to Buyers and Supplier Development Engineers
• Processing purchasing activities in accordance with the internal standards, procedures, and PPs (Purchasing Practices)
• Performing supplier quality audits, managing suppliers’ quality issues, and following up on action plans
• Maintaining supplier data and providing administrative and reporting support
• Managing supplier‑initiated process changes to ensure compliance and proper implementation
• Managing and coordinating supplier capacity projects
• Certifying suppliers

You will have

• Initial experience or strong interest in supplier quality or manufacturing quality
• Fluent English
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings (GD&T) and specifications
• Willingness to travel to suppliers’ locations mainly in Europe as required (approximately 1 week per month)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Organizational skills, attention to detail, responsibility, fast learner

Top candidates will also be

• Familiar with PPAP process and basic requirements (CP, FMEA, PSW, AAR, SPC, etc.)
• Confident in communicating with suppliers in an international environment

We offer

• 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 a monthly salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package based on your yearly performance rating and corporate results.
• Continuous development with access to numerous trainings, including technical skills, and soft skills.
• Co-financing of sports card, medical care, and lunching package
• Additional life insurance

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.