Quality Engineer

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 - Moline

Function: Factory Engineering (CA)

Title: Quality Engineer - 122669

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineer for JD Seeding Group - Moline located in Moline, IL, you will:

• Provide tactical quality engineering support for our new Row Line assembly department

• Lead containment activities and problem investigations for possible quality issues

• Launch corrective actions to improve internal (factory) and external (customer) quality

• Participate in quality improvement meetings that support factory and customer concern

• Verify and improve manufacturing process controls.

• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Management, Product Engineering, and inspectors to improve product quality, reduce defects, and strengthen quality culture across the factory.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Experience in manufacturing, quality engineering, process engineering, or a related technical field.

• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills, including corrective action development and implementation.

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams, influence without direct authority, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Effective communication, organization, with proficiency in Microsoft Office

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with quality management systems, such as ISO 9001

• Experience with data analysis skills, AI, PowerBI, or programming

• Quality planning, quality control, or quality improvement experience

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Leader Standard Work, Daily Management

• Data analytics

• Familiarity with John Deere manufacturing systems

Education

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering program or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience.

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

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package

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.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.