Quality and Continuous Improvement Team Lead

About the Role

Join Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) and contribute to providing integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of commercial and industrial electric power customers worldwide. With a 95-year history in the electric power business, EPD supports critical infrastructure, emergency power, and sustainable solutions for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and safety.
• Monitor department to ensure employee safety and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Manage daily priorities, coordinate work assignments, and ensure smooth production flow.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee daily inspection activities using quality tools.
• Perform inspections in the absence of other inspectors.
• Understand and apply customer specifications, engineering drawings, and company quality requirements.
• Review and approve engineering changes, drawings, and specifications.
• Promote standard work and process discipline by coaching employees and identifying gaps.
• Assist in training employees on processes and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between production, quality, engineering, and leadership to resolve issues.
• Address quality-related issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Prepare records, reports, procedures, and certificates as needed.
• Provide feedback to leadership on performance, training, and process improvements.

Requirements

• Previous leadership experience.
• Adaptability and ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to train others and solve problems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to company values.
• At least six months of accumulated service time in the current position (unless HR approval is granted).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Advanced working knowledge of electrical assembly drawings, wiring schematics, and inspection techniques.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering specifications and GD&T requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with switchgear or electrical equipment assembly (preferred).
• Knowledge of UL, IPC standards (preferred).
• Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) (preferred).

Schedule

Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM, with opportunity for overtime.

Pay

$26.00 - $33.80. Compensation may vary based on individualized factors, job level, location, skills, performance, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off (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

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits also apply to part-time employees.

Posting Dates: September 21, 2026 - October 5, 2026