Engineer at John Deere in Davenport

Discover Quad Cities; Davenport (IA); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 102.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

John Deere in Davenport, IA is hiring an Engineer, Motor Grader Engine Application / Drivetrain to join the Construction & Forestry division. You will update product designs, coordinate testing and analysis, and support the product line's quality and cost goals while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, project management, and communication skills. Onsite work with potential travel to field machines and a competitive pay range with

Formación

• Engineering experience from internships, co-ops, or projects is accepted.
• Proficiency in project management, strong communication, collaboration, and 3D modeling.
• Creo and SolidWorks are the listed modeling tools.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent related experience is identified as ideal.

Responsabilidades

• Update product designs and coordinate testing and analysis.
• Support the product line's quality and cost goals.
• Lead quality and cost-improvement projects.
• Work with suppliers on quality and durability.
• Provide technical support for global manufacturing locations.
• Occasional field-machine travel for investigations and verification.

Conocimientos

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

3D modeling

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Creo

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

# Engineer at John Deere in Davenport**John Deere**Davenport, IA 52809 Start Date09/28/2026Full-TimeJohn Deere is hiring an Engineer, Motor Grader Engine Application / Drivetrain in Davenport, Iowa, for its Construction & Forestry Division. The onsite role pays $67,692 to $101,532 plus benefits. The opening was posted September 17, 2026. The engineer updates product designs, coordinates testing and analysis, and supports the product line's quality and cost goals. The position does not provide visa sponsorship.The work includes product issue resolution, quality and cost-improvement projects, supplier collaboration, and technical support for business functions and global manufacturing locations. The role can involve occasional travel to field machines for investigation and solution verification. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.* Role: Engineer, Motor Grader Engine Application / Drivetrain* Employer: John Deere* Division: Construction & Forestry* Location: Davenport, IA 52809* Work setting: Onsite* Pay: $67,692 to $101,532 plus benefits* Posted: September 17, 2026* Job ID: 122831## Motor Grader Product EngineeringThe role supports motor grader engine application and drivetrain work. Product engineering connects design decisions to testing, analysis, quality, cost, and field performance. The engineer updates product designs and develops solutions with cross-functional teams.Product issues move through investigation, containment, resolution, and verification. The position also provides technical support to business functions and global manufacturing locations. Occasional field-machine travel supports investigations and confirms solutions under operating conditions.## Quality And Cost ImprovementThe engineer leads quality and cost-improvement projects for the supported product line. Supplier work addresses quality and durability. Testing and analysis provide the technical record used to evaluate a design or a corrective solution.* Update product designs* Coordinate testing and analysis* Identify, contain, and resolve product issues* Lead quality and cost-improvement projects* Work with suppliers on quality and durability* Support global manufacturing locationsEngineering openings with this scope require clear technical communication because design, manufacturing, supplier, and business teams use the same product decisions.## Engineering Tools And QualificationsThe listing accepts engineering experience from internships, co-ops, or projects. It names project management, strong communication, collaboration, and three-dimensional modeling as relevant qualifications. Creo and SolidWorks are the listed modeling examples.A bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent related experience is identified as ideal. The posted role also requires the ability to manage multiple projects while providing technical support across functions.## Manufacturing Safety ContextJohn Deere manufacturing work connects product engineering to physical equipment, production processes, and field machines. John Deere manufacturing roles can involve design and maintenance decisions that affect workers and equipment.OSHA identifies moving machine parts as hazards that can crush hands, amputate, burn, or cause blindness. Machine guarding controls contact with hazardous parts, functions, and processes. The engineer's quality, durability, and field-verification work therefore takes place alongside established equipment-safety controls.Apply For The PositionThe application requires an applicant to be at least 18 years old. The onsite work setting, engineering experience, project-management background, modeling tools, and degree or equivalent experience are the main qualifications to assemble before applying.The pay range, Davenport location, Construction & Forestry assignment, and no-sponsorship condition define the verified employment terms. The job ID is 122831.