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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - East Moline
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Lead Quality Engineer - 125136
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
As a Lead Quality Engineer for John Deere Harvester Works located in East Moline, IL you will:
- Work directly with Line QEs to lead/develop and implement quality improvement projects
- Monitor Alert Center for tooling anomalies
- Directly support manufacturing operations of an assembly department in a shop floor environment
- Use production and customer warranty data to investigate, contain, and resolve quality non conformances within the production process and supplied components
- Manage daily quality calls, investigate root cause and implement both short-term and long-term corrective actions for defects found in a timely manner
- Provide clear and timely communication to management, operations, and cross functional teams for active quality issues
- Lead and actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) process on the shop floor improving and implementing departmental Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Delivery, Ergonomic and Cost reduction projects
- Work closely with cross functional teams, suppliers, and product design to drive inherent quality into our processes and products
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
- Experience demonstrating technical aptitude in one of the following areas: hydraulics, powertrain, electrical, welding, assembly, manufacturing, or product validation
- A self-starter with the ability to execute multiple tasks in parallel with little supervision
- Ability to work in cross-functional groups and a team environment
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience in quality, manufacturing, operations in a shop floor environment
- Knowledge of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, GD&T
- Experience in one or more related engineering areas: design, manufacturing, quality, industrial, or reliability
- Experience with engineering tools, systems and databases such as SAP, CREO, JDAAT, CVML
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
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 (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
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + 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, 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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Skills Required
- Technical aptitude in hydraulics, powertrain, electrical, welding, assembly, manufacturing, or product validation
- Ability to execute multiple tasks in parallel with little supervision
- Ability to work in cross-functional groups and a team environment
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience in quality, manufacturing, or operations in a shop-floor environment
- Knowledge of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, and GD&T
- Experience in design, manufacturing, quality, industrial, or reliability engineering
- Experience with SAP, Creo, JDAAT, CVML, or related engineering tools, systems, and databases
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent related work experience
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about John Deere and has not been reviewed or approved by John Deere.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with union‑represented employees retaining high‑value plans with no premiums or deductibles under the 2021–2027 agreement. Company materials also highlight broad medical options, wellness resources, and inclusive care navigation.
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Retirement Support — The package includes a 401(k) with company match and, for many represented roles and some salaried groups, access to a defined‑benefit pension. Contract updates and company filings indicate sustained retirement programs with enhancements for covered employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation scales up to five weeks with additional holidays, and some units allow purchasing extra time off. Materials also reference paid parental and caregiver leave alongside flexible work arrangements where roles allow.
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