OFP Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline Function: Factory Engineering (CA)Title: OFP Assembly Manufacturing Engineer - 121117 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Your Responsibilities As an OFP Assembly Manufacturing Engineer for Seeding Group located in Moline, IL, on the highly automated row unit assembly line you will: Support daily operations by responding to tactical safety, quality, and efficiency issues while supporting/leading performance improvements for the business unit team Support uptime of tools, fixtures, and equipment Support/lead engineering projects to improve safety, quality, and efficiency through torque tooling improvements, capital investment projects, JDAAT expansion/deployment Identify opportunities & implement continuous improvement projects in support of achieving CI200 target goals for safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency Work with SAP, MP Planner, and JDAAT to perform engineering functions VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this positionWhat Skills You Need Working knowledge of basic assembly tooling and equipment Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime (daily and weekends as needed) Strong written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to communicate cross-functionally with both salary and wage workforce Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete multiple, concurrent projects Experience with line and process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools Experience with Continuous Improvement Engineering Change process Experience working directly with manufacturing engineering systems with process controls (ex: JDAAT as an MES/Quality tool) What Makes You Stand Out 1 or more years of experience supporting production/factory floor in a union environment Experience with tooling improvement projects Experience working with manufacturing automation and robotics JDAAT Admin/authoring experience Knowledge and experience applying principles of performance-based pay plans (EX: CIPP) Experience with MPPlanner for SOE and OMS development Experience with Dynamic Line Balancing Tool (DLBT) Experience with torque tooling Experience learning and applying technology, systems, data mining and analysis tools to drive business improvements Education Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent/related field. 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 Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package 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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