Katalyst Healthcares and Life Sciences
Job Location :
Mossville,IL, USA
Posted on :
2025-08-20T07:14:41Z
Job Description :
Responsibilities:
- Assessing potential suppliers via on-site Quality, Cost, Logistics, Development, Management (QCLDM) audits, driving implementation of Lean, BIQ, & APQP, continuously reviewing supplier capacity, assuring production readiness through rigorous review of supplier PPAP submission, being recognized as the expert in supplier quality.
- Collaborate with suppliers to assure proper process control standards are in place and continuously monitor key manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities.
- Ensure that suppliers have adequate people, training, tooling, fixturing, and equipment. Provide technical support during start-up activities and provide ongoing strategic support.
- The incumbent is responsible for monitoring suppliers' adherence to PCN (Process Change Notification) on a timely and cost-effective basis as well as to develop the supply base to fulfill the total requirements from Caterpillar Production System (CPS) implementation.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree - or equivalent experience, preferably in engineering with two to four years of job-related experience are required.
- Quality Engineering certification is highly desirable.
- Engineering or manufacturing background plus familiarity with manufacturing processes used to produce components and assemblies of Products.
- Knowledge of shop operations and maintenance procedures is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of APQP and PPAP processes, proficient in GD&T and process capability.
- Solid ability to use and demonstrate statistical and problem-solving tools is required.
- American Supply Quality (ASQ) quality certification is desire.
- Knowledge of the tools and techniques of 6 Sigma methodology is highly desired and will likely be attained through prior completion of Green Belt training and/or other 6 Sigma experience.
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