Manufacturing Engineer

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: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Manufacturing Engineer - 106406 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Manufacturing Engineer for Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

 

• Provide daily support for production operations while owning responsibility for providing a safe and ergonomic assembly environment
• Support CI200 by identifying opportunities and innovative solutions for safety, ergonomic, quality, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements while leading efforts to systematically identify and eliminate common causes of line disruption including repairs, process overrides, and machine downtime
• Actively support operator certification by ensuring training rigor and evaluating proficiency to engineered standards
• Support development of the department line balance and layout following the Line Balance as a Process and Flow Line Design guidelines

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

What Skills You Need

 

• 1 or more years of shop floor engineering experience
• 1 or more years in roles that demonstrated a working knowledge of work instructions, Operator Method Sheets (OMS), drivetrain components, assembly manufacturing processes, tooling, and/or equipment
• 1 or more years of demonstrated ability to influence without authority, build relationships and communicate with both salary and wage workforce
• Experience training or mentoring other employees

What Makes You Stand Out

 

• 1 or more years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
• 1 or more years of experience with precision assembly processes including tapered roller bearing setting, spiral bevel gear adjustment, gauging, and testing
• 1 or more years of experience utilizing 3-D modeling software, specifically Creo/ProE and AutoCAD
• 1 or more years of experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (JDAAT, AMES, SAP-MES)
• Demonstrated experience with mixed model line design using tools such as Dynamic Line Balancing and Simulation
• 1 or more years of experience working with CI200 in an incentive pay plan environment
• 1 or more years of cross-functional experience in product engineering, industrial engineering, quality engineering, operations, maintenance, tool & fixture design, components manufacturing, factory automation, or other technical fields

Education

 

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

 

• Bachelors degree in an Engineering  or related discipline

 

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 & numerous discount programs for personal use

 

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