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Manufacturing Engineer II Weld

John Deere
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Sept 2025
💰 $115,284/yr($76,860/yr$115,284/yr)

About the role

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) - Louisiana  - Thibodaux  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Manufacturing Engineer II Weld - 115222
 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Manufacturing Engineer Weld for JD Thibodaux located in Thibodaux, LA, you will: 

 

  • Mentor entry level engineers within the business unit
  • Have ownership of weld departments and ensure business goals are met
  • Contribute to the welding process strategy and smart connected factory road map
  • Provide project management leadership in capital projects with a focus on safety, productivity, and capacity 

 

 VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position 

What Skills You Need

 

  • 4 or more years' experience in a welding manufacturing environment 
  • 4 or more years' experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing 
  • 4 or more years' experience with problem solving and root cause analysis 
  • Project management experience - Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on sequencing and scheduling tasks into a project plan 
  • Demonstrated skills with electronic tools such as Creo, Creo-View
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and have a collaborative mindset 
  • Ability to travel up to 25% based on business needs

What Makes You Standout

 

  • Robotic welding experience 
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with both salary and wage employees 
  • Experience managing and applying safe systems of work without supervision and providing technical guidance when required 
  • Identifies, assesses, prioritizes and manages risks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required  
  • Welding Engineering degree
  • Demonstrated skills with dimensional inspection software 

Education

 

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

 

  •  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing engineering 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 & numerous discount programs for personal use

 $76,860.00  - $115,284.00  + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

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