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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa (US-IA) - Dubuque  Function: Manufacturing Engineering Title: Assembly Manufacturing Engineer - 35717

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As an ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, for the John Deere Construction & Forestry Division (Dubuque Works), you will be responsible for supporting the Forestry Cab Line through Order Fulfillment Processes (OFP).  In addition, you will:

• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) - improving Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Delivery through data driven proactive projects
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in PFMEA's and Control Plans
• Apply mistake proofing methodology proactively to high risk processes and recurring quality nonconformance issues
• Develop and modify Operator Method Sheets (visual work instructions) as required
• Support Assembly & Manufacturing Execution System (AMES) and all manufacturing equipment in areas assigned
• Develop & improve on plan for every part including specified locations for point of use parts & storage parts
• Support multi-functional Quality Improvement Teams (QIT) tasked with improving overall assembly quality

US VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

WHAT SKILLS YOU NEED

• Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering experience gained from educational projects, relevant internships or practical work experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality, tooling, preventative maintenance and facilities
• 2 or more years of experience with engineering tools, systems and databases
• 2 or more years of experience with line and process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT

Other areas of experience or interest that will help us place you on the right team include:

• Knowledge of assembly line processes and how material flow fits into the bigger picture of enabling efficient production
• Experience with AutoCAD, and Creo View software
• Experience with Wplanner work instruction and OMS development
• Experience with MES systems and tooling
• Experience implementing engineering changes

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT WORK EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Operations discipline

WHAT YOU'LL GET

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out 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.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity.