Description :
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When a John Deere machine roars to life, the workhorse that powers it came from John Deere Power Systems. Manufacturing heavy-duty industrial engines and drive-train components for John Deere equipment operations, Power Systems is also a major supplier to other equipment manufacturer markets worldwide. Technology, precision manufacturing and world-famous John Deere quality go into every engine and drivetrain we design and manufacture. View location information to learn more about the area.
One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program. Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.
John Deere Power Systems is seeking a Project Manager to lead ongoing OEM engine application engineering projects. This includes working with sales and marketing to develop OEM product strategy for near and longer term product actions. In this position, you will:
Lead OEM Tactical Application Engineering for on-going products and develop plans and lead the application of Tier 4/Stage IIIb/IV engines with OEM customers.
Lead the OEM Tactical Application Engineering team of sales engineers, application technical leaders and technical writers including staffing, personnel development, coaching, and mentoring.
Lead technical relationship with engine distributors and direct OEM customers including leading the planning and execution of regular distributor technical meetings.
Work as a Sales Engineer for one or two key accounts.
Develop and manage the overall OEM Application Engineering budget.
Work with OEM Project and Application Design teams to ensure that customer requirements are met by new designs.
Participate in the OEM segment strategy teams as the primary OEM engineering team representative.
Support the Application Portfolio process and assist in prioritization of OEM projects. Work with Sales and Marketing teams to identify and prioritize new application projects. Develop innovative ways to fund and implement these projects.
Travel to trade shows, distributors and OEM's, supporting customer acquisition efforts as well as customer technical issue resolution.
Education
Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other equivalent technical discipline or equivalent experience.
Masters degree in an Engineering discipline or an MBA is a plus.
Required Skills and Experience
Significant product engineering experience.
3 or more years of leadership experience with engineering teams.
5 or more years of demonstrated experience working with engine design development or application.
Desired Skills and Experience
Experience with diesel engine aftertreatment applications.
Experience in engine/powertrain applications.
Experience developing engine application guidelines.
Experience working with engine controls.
Experience in cooling system design and development.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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. They may vary from position to position.
