Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Engineer

Waterloo, IA - Full Time

Productive Resources ( is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customers facility in East Moline, IL. As a member of our team, the right candidate will provide quality planning, control, and improvement support for product development teams, manufacturing engineering, supply management, and manufacturing and/or distribution organizations to assure John Deere product quality meets the customers' expectations. This includes the application of quality tools within the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP), Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP) and Customer Support Process (CSP). Also supports application of quality tools with key suppliers as an integral element of quality planning.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization. 

Duties:

• Lead Drivetrain Component Manufacturing issue resolution in a fast-paced environment while driving improvement through various quality initiatives including QIT, PFMEA, DPQ, Six Sigma projects, and Smart Connected Factory initiatives.
• Plan, organize and execute quality initiatives in your area of responsibility, including leading cross-functional, cross-departmental projects.
• Leverage structured problem-solving and statistical skills to solve complex component manufacturing problems.
• Manage, implement, or update control plan development and execution.

Requirements:

• Experience using standard quality management principles and tools (such as FMEA, SPC, Root Cause, Control Plans, Gauge RR, MSA and Capability Studies).
• Experience reading and interpreting complex part drawings, including functional knowledge of GD&T principles and terminology.
• Experience using advanced data gathering and analysis techniques, including statistical analysis.
• Experience in driving a closed loop corrective action process, including rigorous root cause analysis.
• Experience with gear or shaft manufacturing standards, processes, and controls.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in project management; including effectively facilitating, leading, and managing cross functional teams.
• Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or Minitab software.
• ASQ certifications such as CQE, CSSGB, and/or CSSBB.
• Drivetrain Components shop floor experience.
• Ideally you will have a bachelor's degree in a Manufacturing Technology or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.

Why work for Productive Resources? 

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our expertise is project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary focus industries are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions. We invest in our people, providing resources and opportunities for ongoing development. Our workplace fosters innovation, prioritizes the well-being of our team, and encourages creativity. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunities for growth.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance available
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance available
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Programs available
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Care Support Program complimentary health advocacy program provides 24/7 assistance.
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver Support Programs
• Financial Wellbeing Support
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Training and Development

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly