Product Verification & Validation Planning/Reliability Engineer

Specific Position Requirements

Shift hours: Core 8am-4pm

Interviews: 1 round/ 1 hour

Metatarsals needed (May need to be on floor from time to time)

*Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position. *

12 months contract ; May extend

Top skillsets:

Proficiency in Excel (Must show demonstrated in their work history)

Strong organizational skills

Self Starter

Previous experience working with suppliers (Fielding questions, etc.)

Project Mgmt experience

Talent will be managing testing programs, not performing actual testing but will work with Electrical and Mechanical designers and suppliers.

Tracking program, critical analysis, working with design team and communicating with all parties on program process.

As a Planning and Reliability Engineer for John Deere, you will develop and execute test plans and processes for the Utility Vehicle PVV (product verification &validation) Department. In addition, you will:

• Plan and coordinate testing and analysis work for design projects varying in complexity from component only to complete development programs.

• Operate in a team environment within PV&V (Product Verification and Validation) and the Design Engineering community

• Lead and execute comprehensive PV&V plans encompassing virtual analysis, laboratory testing, and field validation, coordinated across appropriate swim lanes to ensure timely completion of all activities.

• Coordinate, assign, and review work done by PV&V engineers, lab technicians, and mechanics for evaluation of machine performance/reliability to product specifications.

• Provides technical support to marketing, product engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply management functional areas.

What Skills You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Agricultural Engineering or equivalent knowledge.

• Technical experience with development and/or verification testing of products

• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.

• Demonstration of being a self-directed individual with excellent organizational and problem solving skills

• Ability to interpret, analyze, and present technical information using practical judgment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with data analysis and/or product verification/validation testing

• Knowledge of Utility Vehicles and their applications

• Experience with systematic corrective action processes (PDCA, 8D, 5 Why, etc.)