**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. Caterpillar is seeking a Quality Manager in Athens, GA. In this role, you will be responsible for teams overseeing all quality organizations which include quality production processes, Incoming Quality Audits (IQA), CQMS & BIQ process, calibration processes, quality engineering, root cause corrective action **What you can look forward to in this role:** + Champion a culture of quality within the team and process partners + Set goals and assist team in meeting quality goals/standards. + Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, BIQ, etc. + Set budget requirements, cost savings projects, forecasting production needs and ensuring quality standards are maintained. + Develop plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and workforce to achieve manufacturing cost, quality, and inventory management target. + Promote the development of people through continued education, employee involvement, increased responsibility, and ergonomics. + Support new product introduction. + Owning the Continuous Improvement process, making sure new ideas are generated, worked, and implemented, and any roadblocks are eliminated. + Coaching process improvement dialogs with Production Managers, Team Leads and Team Members. + Defining and ensuring adherence to quality processes. + Developing detailed near-term and long-term production support plans. + Driving root cause analysis and resolution on all forms of loss, i.e., safety, quality, velocity. + Performing periodic audits for safety behavior, 5S, standard work, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). + Ensuring daily production support requirements **A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:** + **Root Cause Analysis (RCA** ): Knowledge of the concepts, principles and techniques of root cause analysis (RCA); ability to use a structured approach to identify the causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences. + **Quality Management** : Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization. + **Quality Risk Management:** Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for Quality Risk Management; ability to implement the quality assurance process of assessment, control, communication, and review of risks to the quality of products. + **Influencing** : Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization. + Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes. **Top Candidates for this position may also have:** + Progressive career growth in Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, or related fields that includes leading people. + A degree in a manufacturing or business degree + A demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people across functional areas in a facility. + A working knowledge of quality management systems + Project management background + Demonstrated focus on people, quality, velocity, and cost. + Demonstrated strong problem-solving skill along with deep knowledge of how to leverage LEAN principles toward continuous improvement. **Additional Information:** The primary location for this position is Athens, GA. Sponsorship is not available **Summary Pay Range:** $110,520.00 - $165,840.00 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:** July 30, 2025 - August 13, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .