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John Deere

Manufacturing & Quality Engineer

John Deere, Dubuque, Iowa, United States, 52001

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There are over 7 billion people on this planet. By 2050, there will be 2 billion more, many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fibre, and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. We’re investing in our people and technology like never before, bringing the world’s brightest minds together to tackle the biggest challenges.

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

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Dubuque

Function: Factory Engineering (CA)

Title: Manufacturing & Quality Engineer – 116198

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Responsibilities

Mentor entry level engineers within the business unit

Work with cross‑functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement projects for safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Provide project management leadership of capital projects of moderate to large scope

Establish and maintain layouts, labor standards, methods, and sequence of events for assembly operations

Analyze, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies

Provide support and troubleshooting for current assembly operations

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

What Skills You Need

Experience with manufacturing processes, quality, tooling, preventative maintenance, and facilities

Experience with engineering tools and systems

Experience leading and implementing projects in a manufacturing environment

Strong communication skills with operators, peers, and leadership

Self‑motivated and able to execute with minimal supervision

Ability to travel up to 25% based on business needs

What Makes You Standout

Quality or manufacturing engineering experience supporting assembly operations of similar products

Experience leading and implementing large‑scope capital projects

Experience leading and implementing assembly line layout changes incorporating work balance, material presentation, and lean manufacturing principles

Experience with quality tools: FMEA, PPAP, DPAR, 3L5Y, or 8D analysis

Ability to lead root cause analysis and corrective actions

Proficiency in engineering and manufacturing tools such as AutoCAD, Creo, MPPlanner, AMES, JDAAT, SAP, DLBT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent related work experience

What You’ll Get

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

$76,860.00 – $115,284.00 + 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.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The 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.

Seniority level Not Applicable

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries Machinery Manufacturing

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