Supplier Quality Engineer

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\u0027re all about at John Deere. And it\u0027s why we\u0027re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world\u0027s brightest minds are tackling the world\u0027s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we\u0027ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.\n\n##### \n\nJohn Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled \u0026 veterans. \n\nPrimary Location: United States (US) - North Dakota - Fargo \nFunction: Factory Engineering (CA) \nTitle: Supplier Quality Engineer - 119530 \nOnsite/Remote:Onsite Position\n\n## Your Responsibilities\n\nAs a Supplier Quality Engineer for JD ISG located in Fargo,ND, you will be:\n\n * Works closely with external suppliers to ensure that products designed and manufactured for John Deere meet established quality levels using proven quality controls and quality assurance methods and tools. \n * Facilitate Design, Process, and Assembly Reviews with suppliers to ensure components received meet internal and external quality standards. \n * Responsible for component quality planning and analysis by formulating/facilitating quality plans for new or updated components within product development, and production.\n * Investigate supplier quality issues to determine root cause. Collects and analyze data to implement corrective, and preventative action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.\n * Perform supplier assessments.\n * Lead supplier improvement programs.\n * Lead and/or coordinate containment activities due to non-conforming supplied components. \n\n\n\nVISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position. \n\n## What Skills You Need\n\n * Excellent communication skills: must be capable of communicating with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and customers in an effective manner.\n * Experience with drawing and schematic interpretation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and applicable industry standards.\n * Knowledge of standard quality tools, such as FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, 8D Methodology, Root Cause Analysis, and MSA.\n * Five years working in an electronics manufacturing environment.\n * Three years of experience leading Design, Process, and Assembly Reviews with suppliers. \n\n\n\n## What Makes You Standout\n\n * Quality Management System experience. \n * Ability to facilitate activities at supplier sites to coach, teach, and lead all supplier personnel to successfully execute and accomplish the deliverables defined in the process improvement charter.\n * Ability to communicate project updates and all improvements achieved by the supplier to Deere Supply Management leadership and personnel to maintain a positive and productive relationship with the supplier.\n * Certified to lead supplier audits, such as, JDS-G223, Process Verification Audits, or Special Process Audits. \n\n\n\n## Education\n\nIdeally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:\n\n * Bachelors degree in Engineering.\n\n\n\nWhat You\u0027ll Get\n\nAt 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\u0027ll 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:\n\n * Flexible work arrangements\n * Highly competitive base pay \n * Savings \u0026 Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)\n * Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account\n * Adoption assistance\n * Employee Assistance Programs\n * Tuition assistance\n * Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations\n * Charitable contribution match\n * Employee Purchase Plan \u0026 numerous discount programs for personal use\n * Vacation and Holiday Pay\n\n\n\n$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + Benefits\n\nFollow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL\n\nMust be 18 years of age or older to apply\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere \u0026 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\u0027s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere \u0026 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.\n\nACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice\n\nThe John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.\n