Quality Engineer

John Deere • Dubuque, IA

2d • $67,692 - $101,532 • Onsite

About The Position

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 - Dubuque
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Quality Engineer - 119730
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Quality Engineer for JD Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, IA, you will be:
Support daily build operations on the skid steer assembly and fabrication lines by enabling production teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
Lead resolution and prevention of as delivered quality issues, internal nonconformances, and customer experience / warranty concerns
Drive containment, root cause, and corrective action for factory quality issues
Partner closely with Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Design Engineering, and Supply Management to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined, documented, and executed
Ensure robust execution of quality plans, process controls, error proofing, and continuous improvement initiatives within the order fulfillment process
Analyze quality data and trends to identify systemic issues and drive sustainable improvements in manufacturing processes and product quality
VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position.

Requirements

• 1 or more years of experience working in or with a manufacturing, fabrication or assembly environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and document containment, root cause, and corrective action for complex quality issues
• Experience utilizing standard quality tools such as FMEA, DPARs, control plans, PPAP, and root cause analysis
• Experience applying structured problem solving and project management skills to rapidly respond to quality issues
• Effective communication (both verbal and written) with the ability to lead difficult discussions with all levels of the organization
• Ability to travel up to 25% based on business needs
• Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degrees are preferred)

Responsibilities

• Support daily build operations on the skid steer assembly and fabrication lines by enabling production teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
• Lead resolution and prevention of as delivered quality issues, internal nonconformances, and customer experience / warranty concerns
• Drive containment, root cause, and corrective action for factory quality issues
• Partner closely with Supplier Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Design Engineering, and Supply Management to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined, documented, and executed
• Ensure robust execution of quality plans, process controls, error proofing, and continuous improvement initiatives within the order fulfillment process
• Analyze quality data and trends to identify systemic issues and drive sustainable improvements in manufacturing processes and product quality

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level