OFP Quality Engineer - Weld
John Deere · East Moline, IL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $78k–$116k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 18+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at John Deere (industrial) in East Moline, IL. IL , you will partner with manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, sheetmetal and paint operation teams to drive continuous improvement in product quality and manufacturing performance.
- They ask for
- 18+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Control plans, GD&T, ISO 9001
- Base pay
- $78k–$116k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $98k–$123k. This one lists $78k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 41 live postings that list pay, out of 58 quality engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 57 other live quality postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 11% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (18+ vs 4+)
Typical $95k–$122k, from 35 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 53%
- ✓ Supplier quality 47%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 45%
- Team leadership 36%
- ✓ SPC 36%
- ✓ FMEA 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for GD&T, Internal audits, MES, Power BI / Tableau, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
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This plant: John Deere in East Moline
2 other open roles at this site.
- Lead Quality Engineer · Quality · Manager
- Factory Automation Engineer · Controls
Full description from John DeereAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
As a Quality Engineer supporting the Front End Equipment (FEE) product lines at John Deere Harvester Works located in East Moline, IL , you will partner with manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, sheetmetal and paint operation teams to drive continuous improvement in product quality and manufacturing performance. You will analyze quality data, lead problem-solving activities, and support implementation of corrective actions to improve customer satisfaction and factory quality performance.In addition, you will:
- ◆Lead investigations involving manufacturing, supplier, warranty, and customer quality concerns.
- ◆Analyze factory and product quality data to identify trends, establish priorities, and drive corrective actions.
- ◆Facilitate root cause investigations and containment activities for quality issues impacting production.
- ◆Support Quality Improvement Teams focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
- ◆Perform and support process audits, product audits, JDV14.1 & JDV20.1 audits, layered audits, and non-conforming material reviews.
- ◆Develop, maintain, and distribute quality metrics, dashboards, and reports used by manufacturing and engineering leadership.
- ◆Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Design Engineering to improve product and process capability.
- ◆Support implementation of engineering changes, running changes, and corrective action plans.
- ◆Participate in PFMEA, Control Plan, DPAR, EPDP, and production readiness activities.
- ◆Serve as a liaison between Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Supply Management, Supplier Quality, Product Support, and Factory Operations.
- ◆Support ISO 9001 quality system
requirements
and internal audit activities.
- ✓Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement and problem resolution.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
Education
Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical 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 progr
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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - East Moline
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: OFP Quality Engineer - Weld - 124421
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position
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What Skills You Need
- •Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- •Experience analyzing data and communicating findings to a broad audience.
- •Experience utilizing manufacturing systems such as SAP, SharePoint, MES, Power BI, or equivalent business systems.
- •Knowledge of quality tools and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- •Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- •Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
- •Knowledge of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, fabrication, welding, or production systems.
- •Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with cross-functional teams.
- •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Science, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
What Makes You Stand Out
- •Previous experience in Manufacturing Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Current Product Engineering, or Product Support.
- •Experience with Quality Planning tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Audits, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
- •Experience leading root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- •Knowledge of John Deere quality systems and processes.
- •Experience working within a union manufacturing environment.
- •Knowledge of agricultural equipment manufacturing, welding, fabrication, paint, or assembly operations.
- •Experience supporting ISO 9001 quality management systems and audit activities.
- •Experience utilizing Power BI, SQL, or other quality data analysis tools.
- •Knowledge of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).
- •Experience working directly with operations teams to improve manufacturing quality performance.
- •GMAW / Laser welding knowledge and defect identification.
- •Experience with Sheetmetal operations and steel codes.
- •Experience with Paint operations and knowledge of JDHZ 610 standards.