Quality Engineer

Mykelly; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

John Deere in Moline, IL is seeking a Quality Engineer I for Quality Engineering on an onsite manufacturing team. You will be responsible for analyzing methods, processes, and equipment to ensure quality and effective production.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, strong root-cause analysis, and experience with quality data systems such as QDAS/JDAAT. Onsite five days a week on the first shift, with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working onsite five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis and specification of methods, process steps, plant, machinery, and equipment for manufacturing and materials processes.
• Assist feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions and provide feedback to validate designs.
• Draft engineering standards and specifications under senior guidance.
• Conduct inspections to evaluate quality and integrity of installations and recommend actions.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers as their primary contact within contracts.
• Identify and address shortcomings using change management programs.
• Support knowledge management systems and advise team members.
• Analyze customer needs and contribute to product development using established systems.
• Work within project management plans to achieve engineering goals.
• Execute Scrap, Non-Conforming Material, MRB, and Cleanliness Testing to support production.
• Serve as primary Quality contact for machining, plating, welding, and assembly.
• Gather and analyze data, drive corrective action in production teams.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Detail oriented

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

QDAS

JDAAT

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking an Engineer Quality I – Quality Engineering to work at John Deere, a premier manufacturing client in Moline, IL. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $40 per hour

Shift: 1st shift – 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Why you should apply to be Engineer Quality I – Quality Engineering:

• Enjoy a competitive pay rate and stable, onsite work schedule.
  
• Gain valuable experience in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.
  
• Work alongside experienced professionals and learn from industry leaders.
  
• Be part of a company that values safety, innovation, and professional growth.

What’s a typical day as Engineer Quality I – Quality Engineering? You’ll be:

• Supporting the analysis and specification of methods, process steps, plant, machinery, and equipment for manufacturing and materials processes.
  
• Assisting with feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions and providing feedback to validate designs.
  
• Drafting engineering standards and specifications under senior guidance and evaluating their effectiveness.
  
• Conducting inspections to evaluate quality and integrity of installations, recommending remedial actions as needed.
  
• Coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers, acting as their primary contact within established contract management plans.
  
• Identifying and addressing shortcomings in processes, systems, and procedures using established change management programs.
  
• Supporting knowledge management systems and advising team members.
  
• Analyzing customer needs and contributing to product development using established systems.
  
• Working within project management plans to achieve specific engineering goals.
  
• Executing processes such as Scrap, Non-Conforming Material, Material Review Board, and Cleanliness Testing to support production.
  
• Being the primary Quality contact for multiple manufacturing departments, including machining, plating, welding, and assembly.
  
• Gathering and analyzing data, driving corrective action within production teams.
  
• Maintaining automated data collection systems and supporting several Quality reports.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related discipline.
  
• Possess strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills, particularly in machining/manufacturing environments.
  
• Are comfortable working onsite five days a week and supporting production operations.
  
• Are detail-oriented, analytical, and a proactive problem solver.
  
• Are familiar with quality engineering practices, standards, and automated data systems (such as QDAS, JDAAT).
  
• Can wear metatarsal safety boots and comply with all safety requirements from day one.
  
• Are not seeking or requiring visa sponsorship now or in the near future.

What happens next: Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

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