Career Area:
Supply Chain and LogisticsJob 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.
What will be your tasks?
- Leadership in resolution of quality problems associated with the purchased materials, complex equipment and engineering issues.
- Key point of contact for vendors related to material and process qualifications (communicate Solar's specifications to supplier technical teams).
- Provide leadership in resolution of quality problems associated with externally manufactured equipment.
- Ensure that external manufacturing & repairs are completed as per agreed timelines (track major milestones, prioritize, ensure proper support from vendor engineers to meet target completion dates...)
- Lead root cause analysis activities to ensure supplier quality performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
- Collaborate with Sourcing Specialist, Buyer/Coordinator, Project Manager & Engineer to improve supplier cost, quality and lead time.
Minimum requirements:
- Manufacturing / Quality experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Ability to coordinate projects and initiatives
- Experience with, welding, manufacturing of welded equipment,
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member
- Familiarity with engineering practices & process planning (interpretation of drawings, tooling concepts, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Functional Test, etc.) and technical product knowledge (including metallurgy).
- Good communication skills, ability to effectively interface with internal customers at all levels as well as external supplier contacts
- Fluent in English and any other language is an advantage
- Proficient MS office level of knowledge
- At least 3-5 years of experience with Mechanical and/or Metallurgy and/or Manufacturing & Material Engineering, Welding Engineering also preferred.
Base Minimum Pay:
Kč1,360,056.00Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
July 30, 2026 - August 29, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Skills Required
- Manufacturing / Quality experience
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Ability to coordinate projects and initiatives
- Experience with welding and manufacturing of welded equipment
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, high attention to detail, ability to work independently and as a team member
- Familiarity with engineering practices and process planning (tooling concepts, NDT, Functional Test) and technical product knowledge including metallurgy
- Good communication skills; ability to interface with internal customers and external supplier contacts
- Fluent in English (additional languages advantageous)
- Proficient MS Office knowledge
- At least 3-5 years of experience in Mechanical, Metallurgy, Manufacturing & Material Engineering
- Welding Engineering background
What We Do
Solar Turbines provides gas turbine packages and services for oil and gas and power generation industries, including gas compressor restage and overhaul, service parts, gas turbine overhaul, machinery management, technical training, modular solutions, and microgrid energy storage solutions.
