Career Area:
Operations
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.
The Opportunity
As a Quality Gate Auditor, within the Quality department you will support as we seek to maintain and improve the quality of machines leaving the Desford facility. You will conduct audits on parts and partially or fully built machines to a takt time following inspection standard work.
What you will do
As a Quality Gate Auditor, you are accountable for, but not limited to:
- Conduct audits on parts, partially or fully built machines following inspection standard work.
- Record defect information in detail via electronic, manual processes or visual boards.
- Conduct basic visual and dimensional inspection as part of investigations.
- Support and train new team members.
- Clearly communicate defects to other areas and support area personnel as issues arise.
- Provide detailed quality feedback at daily quality meetings.
- Adhere to all local processes and CQMS procedures.
- Must be willing to work a multi-shift pattern.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
What You Can Demonstrate:
Quality Operations: Communicates across departments and teams, to ensure a smooth workflow. Consistent application of quality standards and checklists alongside keen process adherence.
Quality Knowledge: Read and interpret engineering drawings and quality standards. Able to inspect parts or machines to determine conformity.
Safety: Proactive in applying safety standards and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Foster psychological safety and team engagement, ensuring open communication and collaboration across diverse groups.
Process Improvement: Evaluates production methods and maintains focus, with team input, on promoting the continuous improvement of processes and products, for example through Lean/Six Sigma methodology. Drives innovation.
Attention to detail: Can identify deviations from required standards and articulate problem description clearly and in sufficient detail for others to understand.
Must be willing to work a multi-shift pattern.
What You May Have:
Previous Assembly experience
Previous Quality inspection/auditing experience.
Skilled at using dimensional inspection tools.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Job Title: Quality Gate Auditor
Salary: £26,000 rising when role triggers are met to £27,400
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Production Bonus, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Travel: Not required
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outline
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers
succeed.
Your Impact 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.
Posting Dates:
September 23, 2025 - September 26, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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