Senior Quality Engineer
Danta Technologies
Lafayette, IN
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$42–$43 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary, Contractor
SKILLS
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Automotive Manufacturing, Capability Maturity Model (CMM), Capital Project, Caterpillar Equipment, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Engineering, Investment Capital, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Metallurgy, Metrology, Process Capability, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow Diagram (PFD), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Quality Engineering, Risk Management, Willing to Travel
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION
$42/hr - $43/hr on w2/danta technologies payroll
LOCATION
Lafayette, IN
POSTED
11 days ago
Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer – APQP
Location: Onsite – Lafayette, IN (Manufacturing Facility)
Duration: 12-Month Contract & Extendable
Schedule: Mon–Fri | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Travel: <25% (IN, IL, possible Mexico)
About the Role
Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer – APQP to support major capital investments at its Large Engine manufacturing facility in Lafayette, IN. This role is critical to building world-class manufacturing processes, ensuring quality readiness, and mitigating risk for new and expanding production programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate APQP documentation:
- Process Flow Diagrams
- PFMEAs
- Control Plans
- PPAP
- Independently plan and lead APQP readiness reviews
- Track and drive PFMEA actions to closure
- Develop or review process capability and MSA studies
- Partner cross-functionally with:
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Metrology / CMM teams
- Metallurgical testing
- Capital project teams
- Prepare formal documentation and present updates to stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 8–10 years Quality Engineering experience
- Strong hands-on experience with APQP methodologies
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional meetings
- Comfortable working inside a factory environment
- Strong documentation and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Automotive or heavy manufacturing background
- Experience supporting capital investment programs
- Familiarity with engine or large equipment manufacturing
About the Company
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Danta Technologies
INDUSTRY
Manufacturing - Other