The OFP Assembly Manufacturing Engineer will provide support for the 7R Assembly Line, drive continuous improvement, and implement manufacturing processes aligned with company standards.
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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: OFP Assembly ME, Row Crop Support - 116800
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As an OFP Assembly Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere Operations located in Waterloo, IA you will...
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
What Skills You Need
What Makes You Stand Out
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
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:
$66,372.00 - $99,552.00 + Benefits
Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
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, 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.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: OFP Assembly ME, Row Crop Support - 116800
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As an OFP Assembly Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere Operations located in Waterloo, IA you will...
- Provide Assembly ME support and basic troubleshooting for current operations on the 7R Assembly Line.
- Research, initiate, and execute safety and ergonomic improvement activities and projects
- Act as a departmental Manufacturing Engineer (ME) in driving improvements to support our Distinctive Product Quality initiatives, drive continuous improvements in delivery, uptime, cost and efficiency with Natural Work Group engagement.
- Support implementation of new products and current product Continuous Improvement running design changes
- Lead the analysis, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology aligned to the Smart Connect Factory strategy
- Support requirements for internal operating philosophy John Deere Quality and Production System (JD-QPS) and external requirements such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
What Skills You Need
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Effective communication skills
- Experience in a Manufacturing position supporting a Union workforce
- Experience developing and deploying operator work instructions
- Experience with process development, tooling design, fixturing and workstation layout
- Experience with Bill of Materials structure, build papers and ECN process execution
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience with John Deere Specific manufacturing software JDAAT (John Deere Assembly Assist Tool), MPP (Manufacturing Process Planner)
- Experience implementing change in a production environment through negotiation and conflict resolution
- Experience with standard data application, time study, line balance, cost/pay structure
- Experience with data analysis software
- Demonstrated Project Management skills
- Experience with work instruction software, SAP functions, RECON and other software tools
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering/Technology or equivalent work 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
$66,372.00 - $99,552.00 + Benefits
Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL
Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
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, 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.
Top Skills
John Deere Assembly Assist Tool
Manufacturing Process Planner
SAP
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