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Industrial/Quality Engineer

Company:
John Deere
Location:
Milan, IL, 61264
Posted:
December 03, 2025
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Description:

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, 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.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Milan

Function: Factory Engineering (CA)

Title: Industrial/Quality Engineer - 116718

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Industrial/Quality Engineer for JD North American Parts Distribution Ctr located in Milan, IL, you will:

Lead continuous improvement projects in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, warehouse densification, and cost

Support daily operations by serving as the engineering representative and process owner for multiple warehouse production departments.

Execute current method of manufacturing events (CMM) through time studies, standard data, and industrial engineering calculations

Create ad-hoc reports and visualizations to enhance daily operations

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

1 or more years of experience using engineering tools and processes - either on-the-job or via postsecondary coursework

Experience gathering, analyzing, and summarizing complex data to make sound decisions

Experience working effectively in a team environment

Effective communicator with ability to engage others

Proven aptitude adopting new technology, systems, processes, and tools

What Makes You Stand Out

Experience implementing improvements in design, quality, efficiency, and/or productivity

Understanding of gainsharing programs such as CIPP (Continuous Improvement Pay Plan)

Experience in programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, Java, or similar

Experience in data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, etc

Experience in a union represented warehouse environment

Experience using corrective action tools such as root cause analysis and mistake proofing

Experience in SAP EWM

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent related 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 and performance bonuses

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

$66,372.00 - $99,552.00 + 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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