Assembly Manufacturing Engineer – OFP

John Deere; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Healthcare benefits

401K and retirement plans

Tuition assistance

On-site gyms

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Job summary

John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL is seeking an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to support current operations in the Front-End Equipment and Cab business unit. You will drive assembly improvements, establish SOE, layouts, torque tools, fixtures, and OMS while working with SAP and MES to maintain process controls.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage continuous improvement initiatives and help optimize safety, quality and efficiency in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Experience in assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects across safety, quality and efficiency.
• Establish SOE, work center layouts, torque tools, fixtures and OMS.
• Collaborate with SAP/MES to perform engineering functions and control manufacturing processes.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional

Autonomous work

Problem solving

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MES

Atlas Copco

CVML

Automation tools

Job description

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) – Illinois – East Moline, IL Function: Factory Engineering (CA) Title: Assembly Manufacturing Engineer – OFP – 123385 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As an Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) Assembly Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL, you will provide Assembly Manufacturing Engineer support and troubleshooting for current operations in the Front-End Equipment and Cab business unit.

In addition, you will:

• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects impacting safety and ergonomics, process quality, and manufacturing efficiency for the department.
• Establish sequence of events (SOE), work center layouts, torque tools, assembly fixturing, and Operator Methods Sheets (OMS) for current operations.
• Work with SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to perform engineering functions and develop manufacturing process controls.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience in one or more related engineering areas: industrial, reliability, design, manufacturing, or quality.
• Experience with engineering tools, systems and databases.
• Self-starter with the ability to execute a variety of tasks autonomously.
• Problem solving mindset with a bias toward taking action.
• Ability to work off shifts and overtime as business needs require.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and experience working in a production environment.
• Experience with shop floor documentation (SOE, Labor Standards, and OMS).
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Experience with utilizing MES systems for process controls.
• Experience with smart tooling (Atlas Copco, IR, Panasonic, etc.), or emerging manufacturing technologies (CVML, digital tools, process automation).
• Experience with line and process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools.

Education

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent technical related work 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 while working in an inclusive team environment. 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.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistanceEmployee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$67,692.00 – $101,532.00

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

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. The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost‑sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company’s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control. ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.