Career Area:
Operations
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As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you will work with the QA Manager to establish a process of Built In Quality throughout each Value Stream in the facility.
This may include, but not be limited to:
• Evaluate customer returns and determine root cause/correction action to resolve and prevent future occurrences.
• Ensure control plans and FMEA’s are being reviewed
• Start the quality escalation presentation for quality projects and populates the information received
• Ensure RCCA’s are effective, so products being built meet customer expectations
• Work safely at ALL times and comply with safety regulations regarding the use of protective equipment and devices.
• Offer suggestions relative to improving work process, procedures, productivity, job safety or work environment.
• Perform other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by Manager supervisor or other designated person.
• Perform as a team member with the willingness and attitude to work with others to resolve problems. Must also maintain a good working relationship with others within the organization.
Basic Qualifications:
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Previous experience understanding and applying Written Quality Policies
• Ability to execute a written checklist
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, customer specifications, SPC-Statistical process control data and charts, calibration records, process control plans, and various quality related data
• Excellent written communication
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization.
Top Candidates will have:
Previous job-related experience
• 1 year experience with Paint Application systems, Final finishing and storage, and/or Warehouse operations
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Ability to navigate and maintain file structure on shared drive and/or Sharepoint
• Experience with Creo View
• Experience participating and leading Root Cause Analysis
Core Competency of this Role:
• This role will be supporting the Paint / Assembly / Logistics / Warehouse team
o Performing daily / weekly / quarterly inspections and audits
o Routinely testing paint system performance
o Assisting with Pre Delivery Inspection processes
o Working with Logistics and Warehouse teams to setup proper storage / rotation / inspection of perishable goods
o Helping to troubleshoot day to day quality issues and resolving problems quickly
o Working with employees, Team Leads, and Supervisors to provide training and feedback to the team to improve Built In Quality checklists and observations.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Pay Range:
$26.15 - $39.23
Compensation 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
Posting Dates:
May 20, 2026 - June 3, 2026
Any 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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