Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

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John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo Function: Factory Engineering (CA) Title: Manufacturing Engineer - 125391 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere Tractor Operations, located in Waterloo, Iowa, you will provide Assembly ME support and basic troubleshooting for current operations in either cab or chassis/final Assembly Line. Additionally, you will:

• Research, initiate, and execute safety and ergonomic improvement activities and projects
• Act as a departmental Manufacturing Engineer (ME) in driving improvements to support our Distinctive Product Quality initiatives, drive continuous improvements in delivery, uptime, cost and efficiency with Natural Work Group engagement.
• Support 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
• Support requirements for internal operating philosophy John Deere Quality and Production System (JD-QPS) and external requirements such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Effective communication skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing position supporting a workforce (academic/internship experience acceptable)
• Experience developing and deploying operator work instructions (academic/internship experience acceptable)
• Experience with process development, tooling design, fixturing and workstation layout (academic/internship experience acceptable)

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with John Deere Specific manufacturing software JDAAT (John Deere Assembly Assist Tool), MPP (Manufacturing Process Planner)
• Experience implementing change in a production environment through negotiation and conflict resolution
• Experience with work instruction software, SAP functions, Windchill and other software tools

Education

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

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering/Technology or equivalent work 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

$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply