Quality Engineer

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Date: May 8, 2026

Location: Ottumwa, Illinois, US, 52501

Company: John Deere

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're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! 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.

 

 John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois  - Ottumwa  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Quality Engineer - 120299 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Quality Engineer for John Deere Ottumwa Works, located in Ottumwa, Iowa, you will support quality operations within the order fulfillment process Additionally, you will:

 

  • Use data to investigate, contain, and resolve quality issues through root cause identification
  • Work with cross functional teams to design inherent quality validation into processes  
  • Lead quality planning and execution discussions (PMFEA, Control Plan, Dimensional analysis, QIT) and maintain historical performance documentation and metrics for team
  • Lead and actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) – improving and implementing departmental Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Delivery, ergonomic improvement and cost reduction ideas.
  • Execute engineering workflow activities to support design and process changes 

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

 

  • Knowledge of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Experience exhibiting technical aptitude in one of the following areas: metal fabrication, welding, assembly, or other manufacturing processes.
  • Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with salaried and wage personnel in a team environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 

What Makes You Stand Out

 

  • Work experience involving hands on use of quality tools such as FMEA, Control Plans, DPAR, PPAP, DMAIC, Six Sigma, and 8D Problem Solving
  • Knowledge of basic data analysis techniques. (e.g. pareto charts, histograms, pie and bar charts and control plans.)
  • Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience in welding, assembly, and/or other manufacturing processes. 

Education

 

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology or five years equivalent work experience 

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

 $67,692.00  - $101,532.00  + 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.

 

 

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.

 


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