Ken McClurg
Supplier Development Engineer - Heavy Fabrications at Caterpillar Inc.
- Role
- Supplier Development Engineer - Heavy Fabrications at Caterpillar Inc.
- Location
- Glen Ellyn, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ken McClurg
An accomplished engineer and project team leader with vast experience in new product development, current product issue resolution, and cost reduction implementation. • Brings extensive industry knowledge and 20+ years of lower powertrain expertise including axles (structures, brakes, gears, bearings, shafts, seals), brake systems, drivelines, tires, and rims. • Successfully managed the multi-year development of three new axle designs simultaneously from concept to production with minimal staffing, aggressive timelines and demanding targets. • Recognized for outstanding communication, presentation, planning and collaboration skills, including the ability to work with individuals from all levels and backgrounds. Key areas of expertise: Product Development • Team Leadership • Project Management • Budgeting • Cross-functional Collaboration • Six Sigma • Root Cause Analysis • Problem Solving • Decision Making • Quality Improvement • Cost Reduction • Microsoft Applications
Experience
Supplier Development Engineer - Heavy Fabrications
Oct 2016 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US
Provide technical expertise and leadership to Caterpillar\'s supply base in the execution of a robust quality plan within the supplier network. In addition, to implement a well-documented continuous quality improvement process and strict process controls. This will be used for the evaluation and development of new and existing suppliers worldwide, to maximizing Quality, Cost, Logistics, Delivery and Management within the supply network.
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering, GPA 4.2/5.0
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