Quality Engineer, Assembly

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.

What Skills You Need

 

• 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 

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Other areas of experience or interest that will help us place you on the right team include:
• Knowledge of root cause analysis
• Experience with JDAAT and MPPlanner
• Experience with data analytics
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances
• Experience in project management 

Education

 

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

 

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Operations discipline 

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 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

 $77,628.00  - $116,436.00  + 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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