Quality Engineer

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.

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

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Quality Engineer - 121214
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

## Your Responsibilities

As a 3rd Shift Quality Engineer for Drivetrain Components Manufacturing located in Waterloo, Iowa , you will support production by leveraging a variety of quality tools and processes to ensure product quality performance exceeds customer expectations. You will also lead quality improvement initiatives and drive customer warranty improvement projects. In addition, you will:

* Lead Drivetrain Component Manufacturing issue resolution in a fast-paced environment while driving improvement through various quality initiatives including QIT, PFMEA, DPQ, Six Sigma projects, and Smart Connected Factory initiatives.
* Plan, organize and execute quality initiatives in your area of responsibility, including leading cross-functional, cross-departmental projects.
* Leverage structured problem-solving and statistical skills to solve complex component manufacturing problems.
* Manage, implement, or update control plan development and execution.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

## What Skills You Need

* Experience using standard quality management principles and tools (such as FMEA, SPC, Root Cause, Control Plans, Gauge RR, MSA and Capability Studies)
* Experience reading and interpreting complex part drawings, including functional knowledge of GD&T principles and terminology
* Experience using advanced data gathering and analysis techniques, including statistical analysis
* Experience in driving a closed loop corrective action process, including rigorous root cause analysis
* Experience with gear or shaft manufacturing standards, processes, and controls

## What Makes You Standout

* Experience in project management; including effectively facilitating, leading, and managing cross functional teams
* Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or Minitab software
* ASQ certifications such as CQE, CSSGB, and/or CSSBB
* Drivetrain Components shop floor experience

## Education

* Ideally you will have a Bachelor's Degree in a Manufacturing Technology or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience

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:

* 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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