Quality Engineer (m/w/d)

Quality Engineer (M/W/D)

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 Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining machinery, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer in our Large Power Systems Division team to support the production of large Caterpillar engines at our location in Kiel.

Your responsibilities at us include:

• Conducting extended inspections and audits to track, analyze, and report on materials, processes, and products to ensure compliance with company quality standards
• Performing analyses of measuring systems as well as recording, evaluating, and communicating data on non-conformities
• Analyzing non-conformity data and maintaining the quality system documentation
• Collaborating in the team to develop and implement best practices that promote error prevention, reduction of deviations, and waste, and ensure continuous improvements to meet all customer requirements
• Providing technical support for internal and external audits as well as tracking the implementation of corrective actions from audits

The qualifications and experience you should bring with you:

• Professional experience with quality management processes and procedures
• Experience with quality management methods, tools, and techniques as well as the ability to create and support an environment that meets the company's quality goals
• Proficient understanding of organizational standards, procedures, and guidelines in manufacturing as well as the ability to plan, control, and monitor compliance with processes
• Understanding of root cause analysis concepts, principles, and techniques as well as the ability to use a structured approach to identify causes of undesirable outcomes and implement measures to prevent recurrence
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with different people and groups, and apply appropriate collaboration techniques
• Very good German and good English skills
• Completed engineering degree or comparable qualification is desirable

Your benefits – what we offer you:

• Varied and challenging tasks
• Excellent earning opportunities
• Bonus payments such as holiday money, Christmas bonus, etc.
• 30 days of vacation/time account
• Company pension plan
• Bicycle leasing/job ticket/wellbeing allowance

Note: A valid work permit or citizenship of an EU-25/EFTA country is required for this position.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining machinery, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For over 100 years, we have helped our customers build a better and more sustainable world, and we are committed to a future with reduced CO₂ emissions. Our innovative products and services, supported by our global network of dealers, provide unparalleled value that helps our customers succeed.