Quality Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Dubuque
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Quality Engineer - 119730
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

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.

• 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)

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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 - $101,532.00 + Benefits

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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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