Quality Engineer

John Deere; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits (401K)

Tuition assistance

On-site gyms

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a Quality Engineer to support Tractor Cab Assembly Operations in Waterloo, IA. You will improve manufacturing performance by investigating defects, leading improvement initiatives, and ensuring change controls for current and new products.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology, experience with FMEA, SPC, RCA, and familiarity with SAP, data analytics tools, and production systems. Onsite work in Waterloo, IA with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent related work experience.
• Experience in quality engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of quality tools and problem-solving methods (FMEA, SPC, RCA).

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical line support for production and investigate defects for root cause and corrective action.
• Support introduction of new products and change control processes.
• Analyze data streams and assembly control plans to improve quality performance.
• Collaborate with supplier quality on issues and drive corrective actions.
• Support quality planning activities and external ISO audits.

Skills

FMEA

SPC

Root Cause Analysis

Team player

Project leadership

SAP

MPPlanner

3D modeling

Six Sigma

PowerBI

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering/Technology

Tools

W-planner/MPPlanner

3D modeling

Job description

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) - Iowa - Waterloo, IA

Function: Factory Engineering (CA)

Title: Quality Engineer - 124118

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer for John Deere Tractor Cab Assembly Operations (TCAO) location in Waterloo, IA, you will support the factory manufacturing operations to improve business performance. In addition, you will:

• Provide tactical line support for production. Investigate product and process defects for root cause and corrective action recommendation.
• Support introduction of new products and current product change control.
• Collect, analyze, and execute assembly control plans and data streams.
• Work with supplier quality for supplied part issues. Support Development and Execution of Operator Fulfillment Process Quality Initiatives.
• Reinforce published policies and procedures.
• Support quality planning activities.
• Support external regulatory audit (ISO).

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Effective communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.
• Experience in the use of and applying quality tools such as FMEA (Failure Modes Effect Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience in the use of manufacturing information systems (SAP, W-planner/MPPlanner, 3D modeling).
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and initiatives.
• Experience with formal NCCA (Non-Conformance Corrective Action) processes.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience implementing change in a production environment through negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Controlled manufacturing process experience in manufacturing engineering, supply management, quality engineering, or operations ASQ or Six Sigma Training or certifications.
• Experience using advanced quality tools aligned with ASqs Book of Knowledge.
• Experience with Ag equipment applications. Experience with Data Analytics tools (PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, etc.).

Education

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

• Bachelors degree in an Engineering/Technology or equivalent related work experience

What You'll Get

• Flexible work arrangements
• 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
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits

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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.

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