Machining Mechanical Engineer, Heat Treatment

John Deere • Waterloo, IA • 2d ago

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

Function: Factory Engineering (CA)

Title: Machining Mechanical Engineer, Heat Treatment - 117437

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Machining Mechanical Engineer, Heat Treatment for John Deere Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, Iowa you will:

Lead quality planning activities including process development, equipment process monitoring and control, and sample and product metallurgical inspection for the batch carburizing/hardening operations

Work with maintenance, operations, and/or design engineering daily to communicate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to processes, equipment, or individual components

Innovate and implement process improvement ideas in support of cost reduction, quality, delivery, and safety initiatives

Implement heat treat processes for new components in support of new product development programs and develop routings, layouts, tools, costs, standards, and quality plans as required

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

1+ years of shop floor manufacturing engineering experience, or relevant college degree

6 months of experience with the heat treatment of ferrous metals, or relevant college degree

1+ years of strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills, or relevant college degree

6 months of experience of manufacturing processes, including furnace carburizing, hardening and tempering

6 months of experience in manufacturing process development and equipment/process troubleshooting

What Makes You Stand Out

1+ years communicating and collaborating well in a team environment

1+ years with a working knowledge of steelmaking and steel-forming processes

1+ years of experience with project management, planning and execution

1+ years with a working knowledge of engineering tools, systems, and databases (SAP, Microsoft Office)

6 months with a working knowledge of component part tolerancing, gaging, and blueprint reading

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science or Engineering

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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