Assembly Manufacturing Engineer -Order Fulfillment Process (OFP)

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) - Illinois  - Moline  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Assembly Manufacturing Engineer -Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) - 104930 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 This is a third shift position. The shift may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.

Your Responsibilities

 

As a third shift Assembly Manufacturing Engineer - Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) for John Deere Seeding Group located in Moline, IL, 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 and JDAAT expansion/deployment.
• Identify opportunities and implement continuous improvement projects in support of achieving CI200 target goals for safety, quality, delivery and efficiency.

 

Visa Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

 

 

What Skills You Need

 

• Experience supporting a production/factory floor environment.
• Working knowledge of basic assembly tooling and equipment
• Ability to work during 3rd shift and 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.

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• Experience with the Continuous Improvement Engineering Change process
• Experience working directly with manufacturing engineering systems with process controls (i.e.: JDAAT as a manufacturing engineering system). (MES)/quality tool or similar.
• Experience with tooling improvement projects.
• Experience in a production union environment.
• Admin/authoring experience with manufacturing engineering systems. Knowledge and experience applying principles of performance- based pay plans, (i.e.: CIPP and MP Planner knowledge and experience).
• Experience using SAP application.
• 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 manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 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 and performance bonuses
• 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 &