**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. **Role Definition:** **Supervise the administration and continuous improvement of quality management systems.** **What the candidate will do:** * Implement strategies, processes, guidelines, and quality assurance control plans to ensure the quality and reliability of manufactured products. * Lead the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions to achieve quality objectives. * Address trends related to internal and external non-conformities. * Manage multiple teams, team leaders, quality specialists, and inspectors to ensure compliance with quality standards. * Review reports and collaborate with quality assurance, production, management, and engineering personnel to resolve quality issues. **Educational Requirements:** * Completed degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering fields. **Skills:** **Quality Management:** * Knowledge of quality tools, data analysis, use of measuring instruments, intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, and at least one year of experience in quality or similar roles. * Uses quality indicators relevant to their unit or function. * Complies with organizational quality management processes and practices. * Employs quality evaluation tools and techniques such as reviews and inspections. * Works with quality assurance methods, tools, and techniques. **Root Cause Analysis (RCA):** * Investigates a wide range of problems, determines causes, and finds solutions. * Recommends candidates for root cause analysis even under chaotic organizational conditions. * Develops corrective actions based on RCA results. * Guides others in recognizing repetitive situations, even when they occur at different times or affect different individuals. **Problem Solving:** * Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks. * Evaluates past decisions to gain insights that improve the decision-making process. * Analyzes and validates decision options and predicts their potential impact. * Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and evaluating alternatives. **Influence:** * Ability to build persuasive arguments and influence decisions. * Understands the organizational culture of decision-making. * Uses active listening and questioning to identify opportunities. * Recognizes key decision-makers and adapts communication accordingly. * Presents ideas clearly and persuasively to teams and stakeholders. **Additional Information:** * Location: Santa Catarina * Schedule: Monday to Saturday (6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Availability to rotate shifts. * Intermediate English. * Don't forget to include your resume. * No sponsorship offered for foreign candidates. * No relocation assistance provided for this position. **Final Details:** **Please check frequently the email associated with your application, including the spam folder, as this is the primary method of communication. If you want to know the status of your application, use the candidate login on our careers website, as it will reflect any updates regarding your status.** **Caterpillar's Code of Conduct states that we will select and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company, we do not require pregnancy tests or HIV tests as conditions for hiring, retention, or promotion.** **Posting Dates:** November 20, 2025 \- November 28, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.