Manufacturing Engineer

John Deere • Waterloo, IA • 7h 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: Manufacturing Engineer - 125357

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer for Tractor Cab Assembly Operations located in Waterloo, Iowa , you will:

Execute Line Balance as a Process to develop and deploy new line designs and understand current risk

Lead improvements to support our Distinctive Product Quality initiatives, drive continuous improvements in delivery, uptime, cost and efficiency

Lead implementation of new products and current product Continuous Improvement running design changes

Lead the analysis, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology aligned to the Smart Connect Factory strategy

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

Effective communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and ability to influence without authority

Experience in a Manufacturing position supporting a union workforce

Experience with process development / deployment, tooling design, fixturing and workstation layout in a production environment through negotiation and conflict resolution

Experience with Bill of Materials structure

What Makes You Stand Out

Experience with John Deere Specific manufacturing software JDAAT (John Deere Assembly Assist Tool), MPP (Manufacturing Process Planner) and SMART Test

Project management experience including budgeting and equipment acquisition

Experience working with Dynamic Line Balancing Software (DLBT) balancing assembly lines

Experience with shop floor manufacturing, incentive pay systems and work measurement

Experience with Data Analytics tools (PowerBI, Tableau, SQL, Python, etc.)

Experience with capital equipment acquisition and asset management

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering/Technology or equivalent 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

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

Vacation and Holiday Pay

$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + Benefits

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL

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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