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Manager Quality 3rd Shift Audit at Caterpillar in Lafayette, IN
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The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN has an opening for a Quality Manager. Caterpillar’s Quality Managers lead teams and supervise people in manufacturing sections to ensure the safe maximization of efficiency in quality, velocity, and cost. This position is a 3rd shift position covering the Lafayette Assembly Operations team.
Responsibilities
This is a Quality Manager position responsible for supervising up to 10-15 Quality gate auditors on 3rd shift. This leader will also be responsible for providing clarity and direction to support teams to ensure the team’s safety and meet overall production goals.
Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment
Determines processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements.
Daily tie-in with production management to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned.
Ensures training and effective utilization of workforce
Determines overtime need & determines priorities when resources are insufficient
Evaluate performance of team members, provide coaching for performance development improvement, and conduct progressive disciplinary procedures as required.
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. Works to improve processes, timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value-added activities.
Ensures the quality of product produced and conformity to the standards of the Caterpillar Quality Management System & Built in Quality program while also ensuring that the requirements documented within manufacturing control plans, JIS & standard work are understood and adhered to.
Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS/ISO certification, etc.
Responsible for training and development of staff, attendance tracking, Workday timekeeping, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, be able to communicate with others, work as a part of a team and have the ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers’
Desire a strong mechanical aptitude
Must be a self-starter and work with limited direction
Should possess effective motivational skills, a high degree of initiative and a strong customer focus
Be proficient with Microsoft Office products
Be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternative shifts
Support the latter end of 2nd shift, and report to 1st shift Quality Manager
Support other areas in Quality, Supplier Quality, Certification Coordinators, etc.
Top Candidates will also have:
High School Diploma, and/or associate’s degree from an accredited college or university
Achieved a professional certification (ASQ, SME, etc.)
Experience working within an extended value stream methodology with cross departmental collaboration amongst operations, quality, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, supply chain & maintenance
Experience with 3500, 3600, and/or C175 Engines and component manufacturing, dyno test, or other assembly areas.
Experience in a team Lead, certification coordinator, quality audit gates, or supervisory role in assembly operations, or operations quality.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, be able to communicate with others, work as a part of a team and have the ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers’
Have a mechanical aptitude
Should possess effective motivational skills, a high degree of initiative and a strong customer focus
Summary Pay Range:
$81,370.00 - $122,060.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
May 8, 2026 - May 24, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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