Quality Engineer
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- $67,692 – $101,532 per year
- Location
- Waterloo, IA
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- Date: Nov 12, 2026
- Location: Waterloo, Iowa, US, 50704
Your Responsibilities
- As a
- Quality Engineer for
- John Deere - Tractor Operations located in
- Waterloo, IA you will: Provide tactical line support for production
Investigate product and process defects for root cause and corrective action recommendation
- Support development and execution of OFP quality initiatives
- Reinforce published policies and procedures
- Support quality planning activities
Support introduction of new products and current product change control
- Collect, analyze, and execute assembly control plans and data streams
- Work with supplier quality for supplied part issues
- Support external regulatory audit (ISO)
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Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
- Effective communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment
- Experience in the use of and applying quality tools such as FMEA (Failure Modes Effect Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), and Root Cause Analysis
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and initiatives
What Makes You Stand Out
ASQ or Six Sigma Training or certifications
- Experience using advanced quality tools aligned with ASQs Book of Knowledge
- Experience with Ag equipment applications
- Experience implementing change in a production environment through negotiation and conflict resolution
- Controlled manufacturing process experience in manufacturing engineering, supply management, quality engineering, or operations
- Experience with Data Analytics tools (PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, etc.)
- Experience with formal NCCA (Non-Conformance Corrective Action) processes
- Experience in the use of manufacturing information systems. (SAP, W-planner/MPPlanner, 3D modeling)
Education
Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology or related field
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
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.
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John Deere
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) - Iowa - Waterloo
- Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
- Title: Quality Engineer - 125850
- Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position
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