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With the creation of the first commercially successful self-scouring steel plow in 1837, John Deere made it possible for America's pioneering families to grow food. From this simple, yet monumental beginning has sprung a company that helps feed humanity all over the world. Our business rests on the design and technology of innovation, developing and manufacturing advanced agricultural machines that are as technologically advanced as they are rugged, providing great value to our customers. Today, John Deere is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment. John Deere Agriculture touches the lives of countless farmers throughout the world who use our equipment to produce food, fiber and fuel to help improve the lives of families, communities and economies worldwide. View [link removed] 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 Agricultural Division is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work on manufacturing engineering projects and provide manufacturing engineering support for improvement of safety, quality, cost and delivery on the production floor. In this position, you will:
Champion and improve overall product flow and line design within the factory, working through and directing projects from start to finish.
Use Wplanner and other tools to develop, analyze and improve line design and production processes.
Use AutoCAD and/or Pro-E to develop, analyze and improve manufacturing layouts and tools.
Work with all types of people and personalities, including assemblers, other engineers, suppliers, etc.
Interface with both 1st and 2nd shift employees.
Be part of new product programs for the development of manufacturing line designs.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Agricultural Engineering.
Required Skills and Experience
AutoCad and/or Pro-E experience.
Ability to plan and lead implementation of projects from start to finish.
Ability to work with, communicate with, and provide leadership and direction to a diverse group of production employees.
3 - 5 plus years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role.
Desired Skills and Experience
Wide range of experience with welding, painting, and assembly processes.
Experience in one or more related engineering area: industrial, production, methods, reliability, design, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, quality.
Strong knowledge of Vismockup, WPlanner, and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with engineering tools, systems and databases.
Experience with line and process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools.
Experience performing line balancing and conducting time studies.
This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved.
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. Equal Opportunity Employer.