Engineering Development Program - Factory Engineering Illinois, US - John Deere

OpenTalent; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

John Deere invites recent engineering graduates to join the Engineering Development Program in Factory Engineering. This entry-level program offers rotations across assembly, automation programming, robotics and tooling to build broad product and process knowledge.

Over two years, participants gain hands-on experience in Midwest locations, developing skills in project execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement within an established engineering culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide rotations across factory engineering areas to develop broad product and process knowledge.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives and deliverables.
• Support feasibility studies and business cases to quantify costs and ROI.

Skills

Data analysis

Product development

ROI analysis

Feasibility studies

Knowledge management

Change management

Contract management

Project management

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 - Function: Factory Engineering (CA) Title: Engineering Development Program - Factory Engineering - 122989 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

The Engineering Development Program (EDP) in Factory Engineering provides entry-level engineers an opportunity to gather experiences and exposures throughout John Deere. It provides rotational opportunities to develop an understanding of John Deere's products and services and establish a network of people to support personal and professional growth. The program gives recent engineering graduates three experiences over a two year period. The eight-month rotations include assignments in areas like assembly, automation programming, robotics and tooling— all possible at John Deere locations in the Midwest.

What Skills You Need

• Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Carry out a range of product development and factory engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
• Contribute information to business cases to quantify current costs, justify project investment, and identify the return on investment.
• Contribute to and support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings.
• Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
• Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
• Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Work within established procedures to achieve specified goals.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Data Collection and Analysis
• Business Case Contribution
• Business Requirements Analysis
• Computer SkillsData Control
• Policy and Regulation
• Review and Reporting
• Adaptive Mindset