Part-Time Student - OFP Quality Engineer - Davenport, IA

John Deere • Davenport, IA

129d • $15 - $40

About The Position

As an OFP Quality Engineer for JD Construction & Forestry located in Davenport, IA, you will be responsible for tactical support of assembly operations at Davenport Works. This position is the first response to quality issues and is a core member of the cross-functional business unit team. In addition, you will 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 for active quality issues. 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.

Requirements

• An effective communicator who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.
• Experience demonstrating technical aptitude in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, mistake proofing or digital process control tools.
• A self-starter with the ability to execute multiple tasks in parallel.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and summarize trend data to make sound decisions.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in quality, manufacturing, or operations supporting shop floor operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead 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 (e.g. pareto charts, histograms, pie and bar charts and control plans).
• JDAAT Admin/authoring experience.
• Experience with data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, SQL, etc.).

Responsibilities

• 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 for active quality issues.
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) process on the shop floor.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and product design to drive inherent quality into our processes and products.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses.
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension).
• 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.
• $15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree