Lead Quality Engineer

John Deere; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

401(k) plan

Healthcare benefits

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies

Charitable contribution match

Employee Purchase Plan

Job summary

John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL seeks a Lead Quality Engineer to drive quality improvements on the shop floor. You will work with line QEs to lead projects, support assembly operations, and address non-conformances using data-driven methods.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, proactive problem solving, and sustaining improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in quality, manufacturing or shop-floor environments.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead/develop and implement quality improvement projects with Line QEs.
• Support manufacturing operations in an assembly department on the shop floor.
• Investigate, contain and resolve quality non-conformances using data analysis.

Skills

Hydraulics

Powertrain

Electrical

Welding

Assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

CREO

JDAAT

CVML

Job description

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Job ID 125136

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US)- Illinois- East Moline
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Lead Quality Engineer-125136
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Lead Quality Engineer for John Deere Harvester Works located in East Moline, IL you will:

• Work directly with Line QEs to lead/develop and implement quality improvement projects
• Directly support manufacturing operations of an assembly department in a shop floor environment
• Use production and customer warranty data to investigate, contain, and resolve quality non conformances within the production process and supplied components
• Manage daily quality calls, investigate root cause and implement both short-term and long-term corrective actions for defects found in a timely manner
• Provide clear and timely communication to management, operations, and cross functional teams for active quality issues
• Lead and actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) process on the shop floorimproving and implementing departmental Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Delivery, Ergonomic and Cost reduction projects
• Work closely with cross functional teams, suppliers, and product design to drive inherent quality into our processes and products

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Experience demonstrating technical aptitude in one of the following areas: hydraulics, powertrain, electrical, welding, assembly, manufacturing, or product validation
• A self-starter with the ability to execute multiple tasks in parallel with little supervision
• Ability to work in cross-functional groups and a team environment
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience in quality, manufacturing, operations in a shop floor environment
• Knowledge of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, GD&T
• Experience in one or more related engineering areas: design, manufacturing, quality, industrial, or reliability
• Experience with engineering tools, systems and databases such as SAP, CREO, JDAAT, CVML

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.