YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

There are 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 in our 175-year history. 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.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

We’re hiring for the 2019 full-time engineering development program where you will do multiple rotations through Quality engineering. In your rotations, you will:

• Gather and analyze data to formulate/facilitate quality planning activities for new products/processes within the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP), Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP), Supplier Quality, and/or Customer Support Processes (CSP).
• Execute quality tools to enable the focus on prevention by identifying and performing activities to minimize risk.
• Investigate product and process quality related issues and recommends changes to control plans and/or prints.
• Perform quality audits, including supporting International Standards Organization (ISO) audits, and maintain quality manual(s).
• Input and maintain information in factory databases and systems. Monitor quality plan tracking system.

WHAT SKILLS YOU NEED

• Currently pursuing or recent college graduate (within the past 12 months) with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Ag Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree.
• Desired cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Minimum cumulative GPA required of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
• Knowledge of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Knowledge of standard quality tools such as FMEA (Failure Modes Effect Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), Root Cause Analysis, Statistics.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and/or distribution processes.
• Knowledge of basic data analysis techniques. (Pareto charts, histograms, pie and bar charts and control plans)
• Effective writing skills, including grammatical usage, persuasive copy and style.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Previous intern or coop experience in Quality or Manufacturing engineering
• Experience with problem solving and working in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office products.
• Work Statement:  US Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Location, location, location! We have locations across the United States so you must be willing to relocate domestically.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

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.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, 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.

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity.