Part-Time Student - Quality Engineering - Waterloo, IA

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) - Iowa  - Waterloo, IA  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Part-Time Student - Quality Engineering - Waterloo, IA - 119759 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

 

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Part-Time Student Quality Engineering for JD Waterloo Product Engineering Center located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

 

• Support New Product Quality Engineering team by creating and managing quality issues and deviations
• Maintain and improve SharePoint sites
• Support New Product build events on the factory floor as well as other quality activities
• Assist in automating and improving quality processes and tasks
• Perform activities according to project plans and schedule 

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

 

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Data Analytics or Actuary/Statistics; others may apply
• Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited college/university
• Graduation date of May 2027 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Available to work during the academic year 16-20 hours/week
• Available to work during the summer semester 30-40 hours/week
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Analytical mindset and initiative to propose and support quality improvements.

What Makes You Standout

 

• Willingness and desire to learn
• A self-starter, self-motivated, and ability to manage tasks independently
• Strong organization and time management skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient using Power BI, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PPT)

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 Benefit Pension)
• 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

$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.

 

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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 qualifica