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Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina - Kernersville
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Manufacturing Engineer - 116418
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a CI (OFP) Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere Kernersville located in Kernersville, NC you will provide Assembly Manufacturing Engineering (ME) support and troubleshooting for current operations in the excavator business. You will engage with our workforce to overcome operational difficulties and work with a cross-functional team to execute continuous improvement projects. You will join a dynamic team and operate in a challenging production environment where valuing others and diversity and inclusion are critical to the success of our team and business. Additionally, you will:
Develop, implement, and support manufacturing and logistics processes for the assigned area of responsibility.
Lineside support
Manufacturing tools and fixtures
Material storage and replenishment
Operational Method Sheets (OMS)
Sequence of Events (SOE)
Product Delivery Process (PDP)
Manufacturing engineers are responsible for the continuous improvement of the operations in their area of responsibility. This includes but is not limited to safety, ergonomics, quality, cost, reduction of throughput times and equipment improvements.
Responsible for maintaining factory layouts for the assigned area of responsibility
Responsible for maintaining tasks in MPPlanner and SAP for the assigned area of responsibility.
Responsible for the creation and maintenance of labor standards
Responsible for assisting in the management of Kernersville BSF projects and incentive metrics.
Responsible for managing assigned projects and participating in cross-functional teams.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with salaried and wage personnel in a team environment
A self- starter with the ability to execute a variety of tasks
Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work effectively, adapting for changing conditions
Understanding of manufacturing processes and working in a production environment
Experience with engineering tools, systems and databases
Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
What Makes You Stand Out
Experience with MPPlanner for standards and OMS development
Experience with assembly tooling and processes
Experience with AutoCAD and Creo View software
3D printing design
Experience with Line Balancing
Experience in one of more related engineering areas: Industrial, Reliability, Design, Manufacturing or Quality
Experience with shop floor documentation, i.e. Sequence of Events (SOE), Labor Standards and Operator Methods Sheets (OMS)
Experience with line and process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools
Education
Ideally, candidates will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or applicable 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.
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