Junior Quality Engineer

Career Area:

Engineering

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.

This position provides technical support to ensure product and process quality conform to all aspects of the Quality Management System, ISO standards, Solar specifications and customer requirements.

The Quality Engineer will be primarily focused on applying quality processes and closed loop corrective action principles to continually improve quality feedback on overhaul gas turbine installations. This includes overseeing the collection of feedback from the field, investigating reported issues and determining the assignment of corrective actions (CA) to address quality gaps. This role includes monitoring/supporting active CA, producing/reporting metrics on Overhaul Quality Feedback and associated CA and maintaining regular updates to stakeholders.

 

Management of parts quality and incoming inspections, including carrying out checks on the shop floor according to technical drawings and documentation.

 

What will be your tasks/responsibilities?

 

·       Use English and Czech in your daily work.

·       Cooperate with teams across Engineering, Production, Testing, Warehouse, and Project Management.

·       Solve customer, internal, and supplier-related quality issues.

·       Conduct investigations and support root cause analysis.

·       Implement containment and corrective actions.

·       Manage incoming inspections and ensure the quality of supplied parts.

·       Standardize processes using flowcharts, guidelines, and work instructions.

·       Support continuous improvement of quality and manufacturing processes.

·       Perform statistical evaluation and analysis of quality data.

·       Maintain accurate quality documentation and records.

What do we expect from a suitable candidate?

 

• Technical education, preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive approach and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Visio is an advantage)
• Basic understanding of ISO 9001
• Fluent Czech and at least intermediate English
• Knowledge of quality processes, tools, and measurement techniques is an advantage
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, dimensions, and tolerances is an advantage

 

This position requires a 5-days in the office schedule.

Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

Any offer of employment may be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background screening

 

 

Base Minimum Pay:

Kč614,304.00

 

Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

 

 

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

 

 

 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

 

 

Posting Dates:

November 13, 2026 - November 26, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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