Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

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 Function:
Factory Engineering (CA)

As a Quality Engineer located in Waterloo, IA you will:

• Provide production support for containment, inspections, quality procedures, and tools to monitor critical processes
• Support operations teams with quality planning, control, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure products meet customer expectations
• Report defined quality metrics to operations teams and Leadership.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• 1 or more years of related experience in quality or manufacturing engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Experience using standard quality management principles and tools (such as FMEA, SPC, Root Cause, Control Plans, Gauge RR, MSA and Capability Studies)
• Experience with gear or shaft manufacturing standards, processes, and controls
• 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 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

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

• 4 year degree in Manufacturing Technology or Engineering or equivalent work 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 - $ + 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.

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