YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As a STRUCTURES ENGINEER working for John Deere Construction and Forestry Division located in Dubuque, IA you will actively participate as needed to support PDP activities.  In addition, you will:

• Develop design concepts, evaluate designs through peer review/Pugh/Decision Analysis, collaborate and optimize with other functional areas on designs, create engineering models and drawings using Pro-Engineer with appropriate GD&T and John Deere standards
• All design work will be done within a multi-discipline team that has a goal of improving quality, lower cost, manufacturability and service access
• Collaborate with Davenport fabrication on Davenport made Motor Grader fabrications issue resolution and process improvements
• Develop and maintain structure and sheet metal design guidelines
• Support Motor Grader structures PV&V activities
• Interact with customers via Customer Advocate Groups (CAG) and potential customer visits

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

WHAT SKILLS YOU NEED

• Experience with engineering principles and ability to independently use knowledge
• Engineering experience obtained from projects, internships or practical work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with 3D modeling software such as Pro E
• Experience working with cross-functional projects/teams
• Experience with analytical data visualization, data analysis, simulation and/or modeling tools

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT

• Knowledge of sheet metal component design and the design of related componentry such as hardware, tanks, latches, and hinges
• Knowledge of composite or plastic component design, additive manufacturing, casting design
• Knowledge of Off Highway Construction Equipment
• Knowledge of motor grader machine form & competitive machines

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT WORK EXPERIENCE)

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or equivalent experience.

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.