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 an Engineer to define engine performance and application requirements with internal vehicle engineering. In this position, you will:
Define torque and power curves, engine Bill of Materials including current and new physical part features/options, engine control and vehicle interface software.
Negotiate and establish experimental, prototype, and production engine build schedules.
Communicate partner requirements to JDPS organization including base engine design group, performance development group, electronic hardware and software groups, application design and appropriate engine production factories.
Ensure that partner application approval testing is completed satisfactorily.
Coordinate JDPS internal activities to support overall projects.
Be responsible for adhering to established Application Delivery Process as well as participate in activities designed to identify process gaps, establish process improvement plans and ultimately execute those plans.
Be expected to occasionally travel to such places as partner vehicle design and test facilities, partner vehicle production facilities, end-customer job sites and engine production facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in a Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
Required Skills and Experience
3+ years Product Engineering experience
1+ years experience in diesel engine design, engine performance, or vehicle applications
Strong prioritization skills including ability manage frequent changes
Excellent team skills including project leadership and schedule management
Ability to travel up to 15% to support vehicle testing and meeting with vehicle partners
Flexibility in dealing with changing and/or partial information
Strong problem solving skills
Desired Skills and Experience
Demonstrated skills in communication of technical data and project information
Skill in using SAP, Pro/Intralink and ProEngineer
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.