OFP Quality Engineer - Weld

Employer description

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) - Illinois  - East Moline  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: OFP Quality Engineer - Weld - 124236 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities
 

As an OFP Quality Engineer - Weld for John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL supporting the Front End Equipment Weld Business Unit, you will:      

Identify and implement continuous improvement projects impacting safety, quality, efficiency, and cost improvements.
Develop, monitor, and maintain quality control systems and procedures to ensure that products meet established quality standards and customer requirements throughout the production and delivery processes.  
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, operations, and supplier quality, to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.  
Work with SAP, MPPlanner, and JDAAT to perform engineering functions 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need
 

Ability to work off shifts, overtime, and weekends if needed
Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with production teams and external suppliers
A self-starter with the ability to execute a variety of tasks
Experience in one or more related engineering areas: industrial, reliability, design, manufacturing, or quality
Experience with engineering tools, systems, and databases 
What Makes You Standout
 

Previous shop floor experience working in a union environment       
Experience with CVML, torque tooling, or other mistake proofing tools
Experience with JDAAT coding and other MES systems (SAP, Ignition, etc) 
Experience with AutoCAD and Creo View software 
GMAW experience & failure modes
Education
 

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

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, data analytics, or equivalent related work experience. Others may apply. 

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.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company’s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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