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Date: Apr 24, 2026

Location: Tianjin, Tianjin, CN, 300457

Company: John Deere

There are 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 in our 175-year history. 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.

Primary Location: China (CN) - Tianjin  - Tianjin  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: SQE - 120127

Your Position:

Major Purpose

Provides quality planning, control, and improvement support for product development teams, manufacturing engineering, supply management, and manufacturing and/or distribution organizations to assure John Deere product quality meets the customers' expectations. This includes the application of quality tools within the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP), Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP) and Customer Support Process (CSP). Also supports application of quality tools with key suppliers as an integral element of quality planning.

Major Duties

  • Responsible for external purchased products quality, work closely with Supply Management team and suppliers by fostering robust quality planning and analysis by formulating/facilitating quality plans to make sure stable, qualified products delivery.
  • Conduct onsite Quality System audit, Process audit as new supplier development, new products creation and existing supplier quality issue investigation if any.
  • Lead DPAR meeting with cross functional teams during new products development or revision to ensure components received meet quality standards, avoid potential risk during development.
  • Review PPAP documents and make final approval/rejection, to make sure mass production quality conformity and consistency.
  • Lead and/or coordinate containment activities due to non-conforming supplied products to make sure the production is working as plan and reduce the impact and cost.
  • Do investigations for supplier quality issue reported and define root cause, implement corrective, and preventative actions to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
  • Regularly summarize suppliers’ performance data and lead supplier improvement programs as needed.
  • Collect NC information and cost of quality issue and charge the cost from suppliers.

Required

  • hree or more years’ expertise and experience in Engine/ Powertrain, Structure/Sheetmetal commodity
  • Excellent communication skills both in Chinese and English, be capable of communicating with internal and external suppliers, partners and customers in an effective manner.
  • Strong knowledge of drawing, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and applicable industry standards.
  • Knowledge of quality management tools, like FMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, Cpk,Root Cause Analysis, 8D Methodology.
  • Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel to suppliers as business need.
  • Competency to analyze quality data and trends to identify systemic issues and drive sustainable improvements in supplier manufacturing processes and product quality.
  • Familiar with SAP,Cproject, PowerBi and data analysis software

Desired

  • Quality, Manufacturing engineering, Customer support experience
  • Quality Management System experience and knowledge
  • 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.
  • Ability upon data collection and systematically analysis for suppliers’ performance and prevent the risk in advance.
  • Certified to lead supplier audits.
  • Knowledge of lean/six sigma principles 

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Power Machinery and Engineering, Manufacturing Technology.

What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. 

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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.  An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.  John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.


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