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Career Opportunities: Project & Supplier Quality Engineer (109488)

fully flexible

Remote:

Hybrid

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Tokoroa (NZ)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in quality systems, Knowledge of quality control processes.

Key responsabilities:

Develop and implement quality plans
Ensure supplier adherence to quality standards
Facilitate design and assembly reviews
Act as the quality subject matter expert
Collaborate on digital solutions for quality systems

John Deere Machinery XLarge http://www.johndeere.com/

54154 - 54154 Employees

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Job description

Who We Are

Integrity. Quality. Commitment and Innovation.
These are our values and not only what we stand by but what we stand for. We believe in empowering people. We create and deliver solutions. We give back to community. We think differently and we do it better. Our innovative spirit has driven us to continually evolve and deliver solutions to our dealers and our community and made us a business that our people are proud of and proud to work for.

Waratah NZ Limited (a John Deere Company) has proudly served the global forestry industry for more than 40 years, pioneering mechanized harvesting with first-class products of distinct quality, durability, and reliability paired with unparalleled customer support.

With John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Title: Project and Supplier Quality Engineer
Primary Location: New Zealand - Tokoroa
Job Grade: 7
Hiring Manager: Ben MacLachlan

The Role

Working in a team environment consisting of a Quality Inspector and Analyst, this role is responsible for coordinating and executing quality tasks, processes and initiatives that deliver exceptional operational performance and grow the Waratah product portfolio.

Ensuring exceptional quality from our suppliers to ensure builds for our new and existing portfolio exceed our customer expectations

Role Responsibilities

Development and implementation of quality plans for continuous improvement and new product development projects in alignment with project schedules and milestones.
Development and audition of supplier quality systems to ensure adherence with Company requirements. Collaborate with supply base on corrective actions on factory and customer issues.
Facilitates design, process and assembly reviews (DPAR), FMEA studies and routing quality assessments (RQA) Engages in development of factory and supplier plans when required.
Participates in risk assessments, design reviews, virtual build reviews (VB) functional geometry reviews (FGR) as quality representative.
Reviews PPAP documentation for purchased parts and supports suppliers to implement systems to deliver appropriate PPAP documentation, in accordance with Quality Part Levels (QPL).
Quality subject matter expert (SME) in the enterprise product data management (EPDM) system Ensures quality activities are completed on time as per project requirements.
Communicates and collaborates with suppliers on addressing supplier quality issues.
Participates or leads projects to introduce digital solutions for quality systems.
Leads integration efforts with John Deere India quality engineers to ensure appropriate delegation of ownership and completion of deliverables in alignment with project schedules.
Ensures alignment with peers in other functional areas to drive collaboration towards common targets.
Ensures alignment with enterprise or divisional strategic quality initiatives through connections with peers in other Deere locations.

What will make you stand out

Team player with great communication and collaboration skillset
Ability to prioritize work effectively
Attention to detail
Focus on exceptional quality without compromise

What you’ll get in return

At Waratah, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. Here, you'll enjoy the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement.

We are a Global company that truly values its people and provides a broad range of benefits which include a competitive remuneration package, flexible working, social activities, health and safety programs and ongoing training and development opportunities.

We embrace and strive for a workforce that is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and to provide a workplace where people feel included, valued and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and believe that by understanding and respecting each other’s differences we will perform at our best!

What you need to do now
If you have the experience outlined above, and the passion to succeed, we would love to hear from you!
Please click the 'APPLY' button now and send through your resume and cover letter detailing your previous relevant experience and why you are the perfect candidate for our team.

Applications for this position will close at close of business 29th November 2024

Note: Appropriate work authorisations are required in this country prior to application.

Waratah believes in the power of diversity in the workforce and we and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.