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About this Principal Supplier Technical Engineer role at Caterpillar

Caterpillar · Onsite · Prague, Praha

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

What will be your tasks?

  • Leadership in resolution of quality problems associated with the purchased materials, complex equipment and engineering issues.
  • Key point of contact for vendors related to material and process qualifications (communicate Solar's specifications to supplier technical teams). 
  • Provide leadership in resolution of quality problems associated with externally manufactured equipment.
  • Ensure that external manufacturing & repairs are completed as per agreed timelines (track major milestones, prioritize, ensure proper support from vendor engineers to meet target completion dates...)
  • Lead root cause analysis activities to ensure supplier quality performance is regularly reported and that appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
  • Collaborate with Sourcing Specialist, Buyer/Coordinator, Project Manager & Engineer to improve supplier cost, quality and lead time.

Minimum requirements:

  • Manufacturing / Quality experience
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings  
  • Ability to coordinate projects and initiatives
  • Experience with, welding, manufacturing of welded equipment,
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member 
  • Familiarity with engineering practices & process planning (interpretation of drawings, tooling concepts, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Functional Test, etc.) and technical product knowledge (including metallurgy).
  • Good communication skills, ability to effectively interface with internal customers at all levels as well as external supplier contacts
  • Fluent in English and any other language is an advantage
  • Proficient MS office level of knowledge
  • At least 3-5 years of experience with Mechanical and/or Metallurgy and/or Manufacturing & Material Engineering, Welding Engineering also preferred.

 

 

Base Minimum Pay:

Kč1,360,056.00

 

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:

September 1, 2026 - September 14, 2026

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

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About Caterpillar

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the

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