PDP Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

PDP Supplier Quality

Waterloo, IA– Full Time

Productive Resources (is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customer's facility in Waterloo, IA. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will Provides 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:

• Will be a New Product (PDP) Supplier Quality Engineer supporting Large Tractor new product programs.
• Will execute quality planning procedures related to the metal fabrication commodity.
• Supplier (external) Quality working with all metal fabrication suppliers – roughly 80% of the split work.
• Executing Quality Plan Level (QPL), Design Process and Assembly Review (DPAR), and PPAP for parts outsourced.
• Supporting other commodities as needed – roughly 20% of the split work.
• Build support for experimental builds working through containment and issue resolution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Industrial, Engineering, Manufacturing or Technology related discipline.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Working practice of quality planning methodology.
• Metal fabrication / weld background.

Preferred:

• At least 1 year of experience working with metal fabrication suppliers.
• At least 1 year of experience in a supplier quality role.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing priority.
• Experience with SAP.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

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