Quality Audit Facilitator

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. Job Title: Quality Audit Facilitator Salary: £ 18.05 per hour Location: Shrewsbury Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Up to 6% Bonus Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10% Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution. Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase. About Caterpillar Defense Caterpillar Defense at Shrewsbury is responsible for the design, development and integration of engine and drivetrain packages to meet the needs of tracked and wheeled military products globally. The facility also provides remanufacturing services for industrial military engines, components and transmissions.

Are you passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement? We are looking for a Quality Audit Facilitator to join our Quality pillar and play a key role in ensuring our business remains audit-ready at all times. This role is responsible for coordinating internal and external audit activities, supporting compliance with quality management systems, and ensuring quality documentation and records remain aligned with business and customer requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with Quality, Process & Lean, Supplier Quality, EHS, and Operations teams to embed compliance into everyday working practices. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, problem-solving, attention to detail, and driving continuous improvement across a manufacturing environment.

Coordinate and maintain the site audit programme. Plan and support internal quality audits. Facilitate external, customer, and certification audits. Manage audit schedules, checklists, and supporting documentation. Track audit findings and ensure timely completion of corrective actions. Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of quality management systems. Monitor compliance against documented procedures and standards. Produce audit reports and communicate findings to stakeholders. Identify recurring trends and opportunities for process improvement. Support root cause investigations arising from audit findings. Work collaboratively across functions to improve compliance and audit readiness. Drive a proactive approach to quality assurance and governance.

Essential Experience within a quality, manufacturing, engineering, or compliance environment. Strong organisational and planning skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to analyse data and identify compliance gaps. Good communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience using Microsoft Office applications. Desirable Internal Auditor qualification. Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality standards. Experience of conducting or supporting audits. Understanding of root cause analysis methodologies. Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment. Key Behaviours Takes ownership and accountability. Builds effective working relationships across teams. Challenges constructively when standards are not being met. Driven by continuous improvement. Maintains high ethical and professional standards. Demonstrates a proactive and solution-focused mindset.   About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas