Part-Time Student-Manufacturing Engineering-Waterloo IA

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, 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.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Waterloo  
Function: Manufacturing Engineering
Title: Part-Time Student-Manufacturing Engineering-Waterloo IA - 105296 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

 

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Part-Time Student-Manufacturing Engineering for John Deere Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will...

 

• Support efforts to troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to processes, machinery, and quality.
• Participate in the continuous improvement process (CI200) through the execution of projects in safety & ergonomics, customer and process quality, efficiency and cost while under the supervision of another ME or ME Supervisor.
• Maintain routings, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans and labor standards for revisions to current operations which enable the Continuous Improvement Pay Plan (CIPP).
• Participate in team studies related to capacity, productivity, and efficiency.

 

This position is not available to students on immigration visas.

What Skills You Need

 

• Ideally you will be pursuing a degree in an engineering, industrial technology or related technical field; others may apply.
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a local accredited university.
• Graduation date of 2025 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Available to work during the academic year 16-20 hours/weekly.
• Available to work during the summer semester 35-40 hours/weekly.
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, Iowa, on a daily basis year-round.
• Experience with engineering tools such as ProE, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Programs, either through employment or educational coursework.

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Previous experience in roles that required a working knowledge of written and graphical work instructions, assembly manufacturing processes, tooling, and assembly process equipment or machinery
• Experience in roles that required a basic understanding of Industrial Engineering principles (education or equivalent work experiences).
• Shop floor manufacturing related work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems utilizing data and root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience in roles that require excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform self-directed learning activities.
• Six Sigma training.

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 Benefit Pension)
• 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

 

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