Internal Auditor-1st Shift at Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana

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.
• Lafayette, Indiana
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k, available first day of employment.
• www.caterpillar.com/careers : Apply online and create a candidate account.
• What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!
• The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN currently has an opening for an Internal Auditor.
• The Internal Auditor is responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of management systems, operational processes, and compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and company procedures. This role helps identify risks, opportunities for improvement, and best practices to ensure continual improvement and organizational effectiveness.
• Upon identifying a nonconformance, the Internal Auditor is responsible for documenting the discrepancy, collecting objective evidence, including photographic documentation when applicable, and referencing the applicable quality standard or requirement.

Responsibilities

• Complete QMS Internal Auditor Training successfully.
• Plan and perform internal audits in accordance with established audit schedules and applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001)
• Assess compliance with company policies, procedures, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Identify nonconformities, risks, process gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare clear and objective audit reports, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support management in developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain audit records and ensure audit activities are properly documented.
• Communicate audit results to management and process owners in a professional and constructive manner.
• Participate in auditor training and maintain competency requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continual improvement throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Must have Inventory Control and/or Quality Control experience.
• Be flexible to work overtime as needed to support production demands.
• Knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and techniques.
• Understanding of applicable management system standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to remain objective, impartial, and confidential.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and audit management tools.
• Possess and show strong interpersonal skills and apply customer-based focus.
• Integrity and professionalism
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Risk-based thinking
• Effective interviewing skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset

Skills

Required

• Inventory Control
• Quality Control
• Written and verbal communication
• Microsoft Office applications
• Audit management tools

Preferred

• Interpersonal skills
• Customer-based focus
• Integrity and professionalism
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Risk-based thinking
• Interviewing skills
• Teamwork and collaboration

Benefits

• Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• * These benefits also apply to part-time employees
• 13 days / 104 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO) - (Prorated based upon start date)
• 11 Paid holidays
• 40-hour work weeks with potential for Overtime
• Climate controlled work environment – most areas
• 100% 401k match up to 6%
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance effective first day of employment
• Potential for annual bonus
• Clean/safe work environmen
• Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the spam/junk folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• $33.27 - $42.33
• Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.