Design tech - engineering

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Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Design Engineer, Operator Station - 122282
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities Lead the design, development, validation, and product support of Operator Station systems for the 1750 Cab platform across Row Crop, Heavy Draft, and Crop Care applications.
Own operator-focused components and subsystems including cab structure, interiors, wipers, glass, storage solutions and provide integration support for seating, controls, displays, infotainment, visibility systems, lighting, HVAC, and operator comfort features.
Translate customer and product requirements into robust engineering solutions that enhance operator comfort, visibility, ease of use, quality, and productivity.
Drive execution of Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) deliverables, ensuring technical, quality, cost, timing, and risk objectives are achieved.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Management, Marketing, ISG, Vehicle Architecture, and global Operator Station teams.
Coordinate design reviews, requirement management activities, DFMEA development, issue resolution, and verification and validation plans.
Provide technical leadership for integration of emerging technologies including displays, cameras, connectivity, autonomy-enabling features, next-generation infotainment, and electrical architecture updates.
Develop engineering specifications, test plans, design standards, and technical documentation to support platform reuse and portfolio consistency.
Support global product launches and provide production support to manufacturing facilities during build, pilot, and launch activities.
What Skills You Need Strong understanding of engineering design principles, requirements management, validation processes, and problem-solving methodologies.
Experience working within a structured product development process such as EPDP or equivalent.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while delivering results on schedule.
Strong analytical and root-cause investigation skills utilizing tools such as NCCA, Advance, DFMEA, 8D, fishbone analysis, or similar quality methodologies.
Proficiency with CAD and product lifecycle management tools (Creo/Windchill preferred).
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
What Makes You Stand Out Experience related to plastic design, operator station design or testing.
Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects from concept through production implementation.
Demonstrated customer focus and understanding of operator needs, ergonomics, and human factors principles.
Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or practical work equivalent experience. What You'll Get Flexible work arrangements
Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
Employee Assistance Programs
Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
Vacation and Holiday Pay
$Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
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 NoticeThe 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. Strong understanding of engineering design principles, requirements management, validation processes, and problem-solving methodologies., Experience working within a structured product development process such as EPDP or equivalent., Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while delivering results on schedule., Strong analytical and root-cause investigation skills utilizing tools such as NCCA, Advance, DFMEA, 8D, fishbone analysis, or similar quality methodologies., Proficiency with CAD and product lifecycle management tools (Creo/Windchill preferred)., Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data., Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

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