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　　Primary Location: Canada (CA) - British Columbia - Langley

　　Function: Quality Engineering

　　Title: Supplier Quality Engineer - 105138

　　Pay Range: $72672.00-$109008.00

　　Candidates applying for this position must have the proper work authorization to work in Canada to be considered for this position. Canada visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

　　Responsibilities

　　As the Supplier Quality Engineer for John Deere Specialty Products (https://bit.ly/JohnDeere_SpecialtyProducts_Canada_GoogleMaps) based in Langley, BC, Canada, you will enjoy partnering with current Suppliers, Supply Management, and Operations personnel to support production processes, and you will be instrumental for ensuring that John Deere product quality meets the customers' expectations.

　　In addition, you will...

　　Investigate, identify, communicate, and resolve supplier quality issues

　　Provide technical support for factory operations for current products

　　Oversee dispositions for non-conforming products

　　Coordinate supplier quality inspections and sorting activities

　　Provide guidance to subcontractors and suppliers and serve as their primary contact person

　　Partner with the supply base to perform audits

　　Utilize quality data to drive continuous improvement of manufacturing procedures and processes and eliminate potential future quality defects

　　What Skills You Need

　　Ability to effectively communicate and solve problems

　　Two or more (2+) years of quality expertise in manufacturing or a related discipline

　　Versed in quality management principles, tactical quality tools, and special processes controls

　　A track record of performing in a team environment

　　What Makes You Stand Out

　　Knowledge of NCCA (Non-Conformance Corrective Action) and/or 8D processes

　　Familiar with using and applying quality tools and methods such as FMEA, SPC, and Root-Cause Analysis

　　Experience in manufacturing engineering, supply management, quality engineering, or operations

　　Affiliation with a quality-related professional society such as ASQ (American Society for Quality)

　　Programming experience in Python or Java

　　Education

　　Bachelor’s degree in a Mechanical, Electrical, or a similar and applicable engineering disciplineJohn Deere Careers (Canada) (https://bit.ly/JohnDeere_Canada_WorkForUs)

　　In accordance with the John Deere Accommodation Policy, reasonable accommodation of any of these qualifications may be considered. An equal opportunity employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.

　　The company also offers competitive base pay compensation, along with a bonus plan and numerous company paid benefits to support employee physical, emotional and financial well-being.

　　As applicable (generally field positions): As part of the total compensation package for this position, the incumbent will be provided with the requirements to carry out the duties of the position which may include but are not limited to access to company vehicle or mileage reimbursement, laptop, cell phone and protective equipment.

　　As applicable if relo is offered: Relocation assistance may be provided in some instances as determined by the terms and conditions of the Company’s Relocation Policy.

　　The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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.