Manufacturing Engineer

Location

Dubuque, IA | United States

Job description

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  - Dubuque  
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Manufacturing Engineer - 105089
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer for JD Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, IA, you will lead projects of varying scope related to change management, capital equipment acquisitions, layout changes, or product updates.  In addition, you will:     

• Identify opportunities and implement continuous improvement projects in support of departmental goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Efficiency        
• Establish routings, methods, layouts, tools, quality plans, and labor standards for revisions to current operations        
• Support development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, technologies/automation improvements
• Support and lead cross-functional teams          
• Be present for daily shop floor support

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• A solid work ethic with 2 or more years of manufacturing engineering or factory support experience
• Knowledge of assembly processes, quality, tooling, and safety          
• Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with salaried and wage personnel in a team environment          
• Ability to create and thrive in an inclusive and collaborative team environment
• Experience with shop floor documentation (Sequence of Events, Labor Standards, Operator Methods Sheets) and Line Balancing (DLBT)          
• Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work effectively, adapting for changing conditions 

What Makes You Stand Out

• 3 or more years of manufacturing engineering or factory support experience:
• Experience with project management          
• Knowledge and usage with CREO, Smart Connected Factory projects and Automation or controls experience
• Experience in one of the areas: industrial engineering, operations, design, manufacturing, or quality
• Knowledge of shop floor manufacturing (AMES) and work measurement within MPPlanner
• Self-starter, who can mentor and support other team members

Education

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

• Bachelors degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing environment

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

Follow this link to learn 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.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Nearest Major Market: Dubuque
Job Segment: Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Engineer, Industrial, Engineering, Manufacturing

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