Tactical Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Tactical Supplier Quality Engineer
Location: Waterloo Works – Tractor Operations
Shift: 1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) – Overtime may be scheduled at end of shift

As a Tactical Supplier Quality Engineer for John Deere Tractor Cab Operations located in Waterloo, Iowa, you will....
• Work with suppliers to contain quality issues in support of 24-hour containment of supplier quality issues with the business unit.
• Coordinate significant containment activities for both quality and design related issues with the business unit to ensure containment is complete.
• Initiate corrective action and closure for recurrences significantly affecting FPY, resulting in line down time or significant repair.
• Responsible for managing proper disposition and action of data related to supplier quality using SAP.
• Support Business Unit through internal initiatives, non-conformance communication and attendance at key meetings.
You will also...
• Identify, create, and process purchase orders to pay suppliers for services provided due to containment activities.
• Provide support to individual contributors on TQE processes and procedures.
• Document and improve quality processes as they pertain to supplied parts.

What Skills You Need
• 1 or more years of experience in one or more related engineering areas: industrial, reliability, design, manufacturing, quality.
• 1 or more years of experience with quality engineering tools, systems, and databases (SAP, Windchill, RECON, Excel, MS Office Suite, etc.).
• 1 or more years of experience of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally with cross functional teams in both verbal and written formats.
• Technical background through experience or education.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic manufacturing processes.
• Strong time management and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work flexible hours to support business operations.

What Makes You Stand Out
• Experience using JDSN, MC20, PDM Link, Windchill, Creo View, and/or Stratawise.
• Experience using measurement devices such as Caliper, Micrometer and/or Profilometer.
• Knowledge of basic data analysis techniques (e.g., pareto charts, histograms, pie and bar charts and control plans).
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills and executing corrective actions and preventive actions.
• Possess the ability to lead and effectively influence without authority.

Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Technology, or Science discipline or equivalent experience.
• Manager is open to recent grad candidates.

Prefer candidates with:
• Problem solving/decision making skills
• Great communication
• Willingness to learn

Work Details:
• Onsite only (no remote)
• Business casual dress code
• Interview preference: Teams/In person
• Will need metatarsal safety boots for first day
• This position requires some time on the shop floor, so candidates should be comfortable working in that environment.