Supplier Quality Engineer – 12 Month Industrial Placement
Caterpillar Inc. invites applications for the above‑named position at its Peterlee site, UK.
Salary & benefits: £26,000 per annum, share scheme, pension and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
Location: Peterlee, UK.
Placement start: 6 July 2026.
About the role
You will work closely with suppliers, internal engineering teams and quality assurance to ensure component nonconformities are identified, reported, and corrected in line with Caterpillar’s processes.
Key responsibilities
* Identify and understand nonconformities of supplied components.
* Develop an understanding of supplier/Caterpillar drawings and specifications.
* Effectively articulate supplier nonconformities for communication.
* Use Caterpillar systems to process nonconformities, supplier and site‑facing communication.
* Develop an understanding of RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action).
* Create and track metrics to measure success.
Qualifications & experience
* Penultimate year of study in an engineering‑related degree, minimum UK 2:2 honours.
* Competent in IT skills – Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, graphs.
* Strong problem‑solving, analytical and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the 12‑month placement commencing July 2026 you must be in your penultimate year of study, unless enrolled in an integrated master’s programme.
Recruitment process
Online application → video interview → interview → offer. Placement students start 6 July 2026.
Equal Opportunity
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age and gender are encouraged to apply.
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