Quality Engineer - Metrology at Caterpillar in Pontiac, IL

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Career Area: Manufacturing Job 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. Role Definition: The Metrology Quality Engineer performs advanced metrology, measurement systems analysis, and quality engineering activities to ensure the accuracy, capability, and integrity of measurement systems used to verify materials, processes, and products. Develops, implements, and maintains measurement methods, gauge strategies, and metrology standards that support Built-In Quality (BIQ), defect prevention, and customer satisfaction. What You Will Do: Work in a team environment to develop and implement metrology best practices that emphasize defect prevention, reduction in variation, measurement system capability, and continuous improvement in meeting customer requirements. Develop, validate, and maintain measurement methods and programs for coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), optical systems, surface roughness equipment, vision systems, and other advanced metrology technologies. Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities including Gage R&R, bias, linearity, stability, and correlation studies to ensure measurement systems are capable and fit for purpose. Lead gauge correlation activities between production, supplier, laboratory, and customer measurement systems to establish measurement alignment and data credibility. Analyze measurement-related non-conformance data and provide technical guidance to Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supplier Quality teams. Support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations by serving as the technical authority on measurement methods, measurement error, and acceptance criteria. Participate in and provide technical support for internal, external, supplier, and customer audits related to metrology systems, measurement controls, and quality management requirements. Develop and maintain metrology procedures, work instructions, standards, calibration requirements, and quality system documentation. Evaluate emerging measurement technologies and support capital equipment justification, purchasing decisions, and implementation plans. Provide technical leadership for interpretation of dimensional, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), surface finish, and other product characteristics requiring advanced measurement techniques. Degree Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Metrology, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field, or equivalent experience. What Skills You Have: Accuracy and Attention to Detail : Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. Accurately evaluates measurement uncertainty and understands the impact of measurement error on product acceptance decisions. Utilizes established methods for verifying data integrity, validating measurement results, and confirming program accuracy. Processes technical metrology data with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Identifies discrepancies between measurement methods and initiates corrective actions as appropriate. Develops and utilizes validation plans, checklists, and correlation studies to ensure reliable measurement outcomes. Collaborating : Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Demonstrates experience working across Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Supplier Quality organizations. Facilitates measurement reviews and technical discussions to reach