OFP Quality Engineer

OFP Quality Engineer - 121632

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Location:

United States (US) - Illinois - East Moline, IL Function:
Factory Engineering (CA)

As an OFP Quality Engineer for Harvester Works located in East Moline, IL, you will be responsible for tactical production support within the X9 Combine Business Unit to assure John Deere Combines meet customer expectations. You will investigate product and process issues in a manufacturing environment and develop/implement solutions for corrective/preventative action(s). This position is a core part of the business unit team responsible for the production metrics and overall performance of the operation.

Additionally, you will:

• Support daily operations by responding to tactical quality-related issues while supporting/leading product and process improvements for the business unit team
• Lead/own the ongoing management of dynamic production quality control plan (inspection checklists, inspector work content and expectations, manufacturing process control plan steps in MES system)
• Support/lead engineering projects to improve quality through Qnote/data analysis, dynamic control plan execution, Continuous Improvement projects, warranty data analysis
• Support the Factory Engineering organization through key initiatives focused on Smart-Connected Factory and Technology/Analytics capabilities
• Achieve performance targets for safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency

• Experience supporting production/factory floor in a UAW environment
• Experience with Continuous Improvement processes
• Root Cause/Corrective Action experience and proficiency
• Working knowledge of basic production tooling and equipment
• Experience working directly with MES systems as a quality tool
• Understanding of safety, quality, and delivery metrics
• SAP experience and proficiency

• Experience with quality process/systems improvement projects
• JDAAT Admin/authoring experience
• MPP knowledge and experience
• Experience with CI-200 projects
• FIA 2.0 experience

• Bachelor's in Engineering discipline or equivalent and/or years of related experience. Others may apply.

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 - $ + Benefits

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply