Supplier Quality Engineer

John Deere • Fargo, ND

9h • 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) - North Dakota - Fargo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Supplier Quality Engineer - 119530
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills: must be capable of communicating with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and customers in an effective manner.
• Experience with drawing and schematic interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and applicable industry standards.
• Knowledge of standard quality tools, such as FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, 8D Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, and MSA.
• Five years working in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Three years of experience leading Design, Process, and Assembly Reviews with suppliers.

Nice To Haves

• Quality Management System experience.
• Ability to facilitate activities at supplier sites to coach, teach, and lead all supplier personnel to successfully execute and accomplish the deliverables defined in the process improvement charter.
• Ability to communicate project updates and all improvements achieved by the supplier to Deere Supply Management leadership and personnel to maintain a positive and productive relationship with the supplier.
• Certified to lead supplier audits, such as, JDS-G223, Process Verification Audits, or Special Process Audits.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with external suppliers to ensure that products designed and manufactured for John Deere meet established quality levels using proven quality controls and quality assurance methods and tools.
• Facilitate Design, Process, and Assembly Reviews with suppliers to ensure components received meet internal and external quality standards.
• Responsible for component quality planning and analysis by formulating/facilitating quality plans for new or updated components within product development, and production.
• Investigate supplier quality issues to determine root cause. Collects and analyze data to implement corrective, and preventative action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
• Perform supplier assessments.
• Lead supplier improvement programs.
• Lead and/or coordinate containment activities due to non-conforming supplied components.
• VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees