Manufacturing Engineer

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.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support for transmission assembly operations
• Lead safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support product and design changes
• Implement manufacturing process improvements
• Help deploy new technologies aligned with the Smart Connected Factory strategy

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a manufacturing role supporting production operations (academic, internship, or professional experience accepted)
• Experience developing and deploying operator work instructions
• Experience with process development, tooling design, fixturing, and workstation layout
• Experience working with Bills of Material (BOMs), build documentation, and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes

Qualifications

• Experience with John Deere manufacturing systems, including JDAAT (John Deere Assembly Assist Tool) and Manufacturing Process Planner (MPP)
• Experience implementing process changes in a production environment through collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Experience with work instruction software, SAP, Windchill, and related manufacturing applications
• Knowledge of standard data development, time studies, line balancing, and labor cost analysis
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab
• Experience with robotics, automation, or robotic programming
• Experience supporting assembly operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Ag, Industrial or Systems) or Technology (Manufacturing, Industrial, Systems) or equivalent related work experience

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• 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
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

Pay

$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits

Schedule

Onsite