YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As an ASSEMBLY MANUFACTURING ENGINEER for John Deere in Dubuque, IA, you will support the production of Utility Crawlers and PDP growth projects in our product lines. The incumbent will work in teams of Manufacturing Engineers to provide all the technical assistance, standards, work instructions, mistake proofing and other expertise needed for a particular section of the lines. In addition, they will:

• Contribute to the following activities; new model program needs such as facility changes, plan for every part tooling requirement, design for manufacturing, supporting physical builds and start of production with a manufacturing execution system (AMES), Operator Method Sheets (OMS) and Wplanner documentation
• Plan, coordinate and complete manufacturing engineering work for moderate scope projects that requires leadership with other departments and outside contractors
• Support the natural work group through Continuous Improvement projects to deliver on safety, quality and efficiency goals

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

WHAT SKILLS YOU NEED

We need an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, who thrives on solving problems and working in a global team environment.

• Manufacturing engineering experience supporting assembly operations of similar products 
• Experience with Microsoft Office software; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience in Wplanner

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT

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

• Familiarity with reliability, design, manufacturing and quality 
• Knowledge of the principles of work measurement 
• Experience with VisMockup 
• Knowledge of engineering specifications and part routings 
• Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement principles within manufacturing
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with mistake-proofing
• Experience with Assembly Operations in a heavy equipment industry

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT WORK EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology or similar discipline 
• An advanced degree such as a Master's degree

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.