Test Engineer

This is a backfill role supporting Internal Manufacturing Quality within the Fuel Systems group, with a specific focus on machining processes. The Quality/Test Engineer will lead quality investigations, drive corrective & preventative actions, and support continuous improvement to enhance product reliability and reduce variation.

Required Education:

• 5+ years experience + 3 years internships (internships count as experience).

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field OR Master’s + 3 years of internships.

Required Qualifications

• Strong problem solving & root-cause analysis skills.

• Data-driven decision making.

• Excellent communication & cross-functional collaboration.

• Attention to detail and process improvement skills.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of quality standards

• FMEA, risk management

• Conflict resolution, leadership, and influence

Key Responsibilities

• Lead/support root cause analysis for scrap, rework, and customer complaints.

• Develop & implement corrective and preventative actions using 8D, fishbone, FMEA, etc.

• Monitor machining processes using data, risk analysis, SPC, and capability metrics.

• Analyze quality data and prepare reports (FPY, PPM, defects, capability).

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers, Operations, and SBT teams to improve process capability.

• Train operators on quality standards & inspection practices.

• Participate in daily meetings, cross-functional reviews, and issue resolution sessions.

• Work in both factory (PPE required) and office/cubicle environments.

• Direct impact on product reliability and customer satisfaction.

• Strong career growth potential across multiple CAT facilities.

• Fast-growing, challenging, and improvement-focused manufacturing environment.

Team & Environment

• Union manufacturing environment (ear/eye protection, safety footwear required).

• Reports through the Quality Manager; part of a Small Business Team (cross-functional).

• Daily interaction with operators, section leaders, managers, and peers.

Candidate Red Flags

• Negative attitude

• Consistent complaining or resistance to collaboration