Sr. Prin. Supplier Technical Engineer

Solar Turbines

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join Solar Turbines and become part of a global team dedicated to powering industries and communities around the world. We are innovators, problem‑solvers, and builders committed to engineering excellence and operational performance. At Solar, you’ll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact while growing your career in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Summary: The Supplier Technical Engineer (STE) is responsible for providing on-site technical support, product compliance and increase throughput at our critical supplier. This position will be located on site at our supplier in Whitehall, Michigan. This critical role will review drawings, evaluate part compliance and work with Solar’s Material Review Board (MRB) to provide real time dispositions. The STE will serve as the primary technical liaison between the supplier and Solar Turbines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical field. (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, production engineering.
Investment casting experience
Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications
Experience creating material documents to submit to the Material Review Board (MRB) team.
Experience in documenting design requirement deviations
Understanding of Inspection processes
Basic fixtures and gages
3D Scan process familiarity
CMM Report & understanding
Digital comparator
ANSI Y14.5

Nice To Haves

Internally cooled gas turbine cast airfoil design or manufacturing (casting or post cast) experience
Non-conforming material evaluation & disposition experience
Machining experience with basic understanding of required post casting operations to make a finished machined part.
Ability to document Design requirement deviations
PPAP qualification packages
Continuous Improvement; Lean / six sigma black or green belt experiences
Ability to collaborate cross functionally.

Responsibilities

Review yield issues and collaborate with the supplier to improve performance.
Partner closely with Quality Engineering, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling, and process controls to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
Review drawings, models, and technical requirements with suppliers to resolve ambiguity and ensure manufacturability.
Provide on-site technical support while representing Solar’s interests at the supplier.
Support Material Review Board (MRB) assessments and supplier-side dispositions.
Validate effectiveness of corrective action activities.
Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.