Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

There are 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 in our 175-year history. 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.

Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa (US-IA) - Ottumwa 
Function: Manufacturing Engineering
Title: Manufacturing Engineer - 55726 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere, you will be responsible for product line support for Hay & Forage assembly operations. You will provide support and basic trouble shooting for current operations. Additionally, you will:

 

·  Investigate, gather and analyze data for specifically assigned, recurring tasks
·  Establish routings, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans and labor standards for revisions to current operations and/or new parts or programs of limited scope
·  Identify and implement cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas of limited scope
·  Work with electronic tools to perform engineering functions
·  Develop and implement plans of limited scope to support lean manufacturing through the Deere Production System
·  Design operations layouts to improve material flow and material presentation
·  Participate in team studies related to capacity, energy, productivity and efficiency
·  Implement new manufacturing processes and technology
·  Modify existing performance pay plans; assists in development of baseline data for new wage performance pay plans

 

 

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

 

What Skills You Need

·  Manufacturing engineering experience obtained through projects, internships or practical work experience 
·  Experience in shop floor environment and exposure to continuous improvement process
·  Experience troubleshooting manufacturing issues and determining root cause 
·  Experience developing work instructions, Operator Method Sheets(OMS), assembly manufacturing processes, tooling and/or equipment 
·  Experience building relationships and communicating with both salary and wage workforce 
·  Ability and willingness to work off-shift hours (occasional) in support of production and equipment installation 

 

What Makes You Stand Out

Other areas of experience or interest that will help us place you on the right team include:

·  1 or more years of experience in assembly manufacturing engineering
·  Experience with the following software programs: ProE, AutoCAD, VisMockup, W-Planner 
·  Experience with Industrial Engineering basic motion, time study, and line balancing 
·  Experience with shop floor manufacturing incentive pay systems 
·  Demonstrated ability to lead small to medium scope projects 
·  Experience with precision assembly methods 

 

Education (or equivalent work experience)

·  Bachelor's degree in an Engineering/Technology 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. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here  to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.

 

Nearest Major Market: Ottumwa
Nearest Secondary Market: Des Moines
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