Quality Engineer, Assembly
About The Position
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) - Louisiana - Thibodaux Function: Factory Engineering (CA) Title: Quality Engineer, Assembly - 118196 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Your Responsibilities As a Quality Engineer, Assembly for John Deere Thibodaux, located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, you 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 Support application of quality tools with key suppliers as an integral element of quality planning. Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions Investigate high impact quality deficiencies to determine root cause and develop corrective action plans to support business goals Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery and equipment required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes Carry out inspections to evaluate quality of engineering work and make recommendations on the work needed to ensure conformance Develop inspection criteria and processes and establish No Fault Forward zones for assembly lines Lead multi-functional Quality Improvement Teams (QIT) tasked with improving overall assembly quality Ensure adherence to the Quality Management System and support ISO9001 audits Use technology to improve quality processes and data visualization VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Requirements
- Engineering experience gained from practical work experience
- Understanding of quality and manufacturing processes
- 2 or more years of experience with engineering tools, systems and databases
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of root cause analysis
- Experience with JDAAT and MPPlanner
- Experience with data analytics
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances
- Experience in project management
Responsibilities
- 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
- Support application of quality tools with key suppliers as an integral element of quality planning.
- Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Investigate high impact quality deficiencies to determine root cause and develop corrective action plans to support business goals
- Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery and equipment required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes
- Carry out inspections to evaluate quality of engineering work and make recommendations on the work needed to ensure conformance
- Develop inspection criteria and processes and establish No Fault Forward zones for assembly lines
- Lead multi-functional Quality Improvement Teams (QIT) tasked with improving overall assembly quality
- Ensure adherence to the Quality Management System and support ISO9001 audits
- Use technology to improve quality processes and data visualization
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
