OFP Quality Engineer

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

United States (US) - Iowa - Davenport, IA

Factory Engineering (CA)

OFP Quality Engineer - 121113

Onsite Position

• Support daily operations by responding to tactical quality issues in a shop floor environment. Validate non‑conformances, investigate, contain, and resolve quality non‑conformances within the production process.
• Use production quality data to identify projects, execute short‑term containment, investigate root cause, and drive long‑term corrective actions and mistake proofing.
• Provide clear and timely communication to management, operations and cross‑functional teams for active quality issues.
• Lead quality planning and execution discussions, including risk analysis, risk mitigation, control plans, dimensional analysis, and strategic quality improvements. Maintain current and historical quality performance documentation metrics.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) process on the shop floor – improving 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.

NOT available for this position.

• An effective communicator who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.
• Experience demonstrating technical aptitude in welding, machining, automation, and assembly.
• Experience with root cause analysis, NCCA, PFMEA, corrective action, mistake proofing or digital process control tools.
• A self‑starter with the ability to execute multiple tasks in parallel with little supervision.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and summarize trend data to make sound decisions.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours to support variable shift production operations, when required.
• Knowledge of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, and GD&T.

• 3+ years of quality, manufacturing, or operations experience in fabrication and/or paint operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement projects and initiatives.
• Work experience involving the hands‑on use of quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, DPAR, PPAP, DMAIC, Six Sigma and 8D Problem Solving.
• Knowledge of basic data analysis techniques (pareto charts, histograms, pie and bar charts, and control plans).
• JDAAT Admin/authoring experience.
• Experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.).
• Experience with automation or robotics projects.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Weld Engineering. Others may apply.

• 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.

Salary: $77,628.00 - $ + Benefits.

• 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 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.