Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Mykelly; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly direct deposit

Onsite factory environment

Safety training and Gator access

Job summary

John Deere Waterloo Works is seeking a PDP Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly to work onsite in the Waterloo, IA area. The role offers a first shift (7:00 am to 3:30 pm) with minimal overtime and an hourly pay range of $37–$42.

Onsite factory environment with safety training, metatarsal boots, and occasional intra-facility travel; opportunities to work with Creo View, AutoCAD, and SAP in a reputable leader focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge in manufacturing, distribution, quality, tool design, maintenance, or facilities.

Responsibilities

• No explicit responsibilities listed in the HTML.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Project management

Conflict resolution

Manufacturing software (Creo View)

Manufacturing software (AutoCAD)

Manufacturing software (SAP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology

GPA listed on resume (preferred)

Tools

Creo View

AutoCAD

SAP

SolidWorks

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a PDP Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly to work onsite at John Deere Waterloo Works – Tractor Operations. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:

$37 – $42 per hour

Shift:

1st shift (7 am to 3:30 pm); minimal overtime

Why you should apply to be PDP Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly:

• Competitive pay rate with weekly direct deposit.
  
• Work only onsite in a shop floor environment where ~50% of your time will be spent on your feet.
  
• Engage in factory activities involving metatarsal safety boots and occasional intra-facility travel.
  
• Opportunity to drive a John Deere Gator within the factory (upon completion of safety training).
  
• Work in a reputable industry leader dedicated to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What Skills You Need (Required skills/experiences)

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
  
• Knowledge in one of the following areas: manufacturing, distribution, quality, tool design, maintenance, facilities

What Makes You Stand Out (Desired skills/experiences)

• Background in Engineering (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, power systems, etc.)
  
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
  
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills
  
• Demonstrated project management skills
  
• Experience with manufacturing software like: Creo View, AutoCAD, SAP

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology discipline or equivalent experience (required)
  
• Recent graduates considered; manager prefers GPA listed on resume

Software Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, etc.)
  
• 3D Modeling (Creo View, SolidWorks, etc.)
  
• AutoCAD

Additional Work Details

• Fully onsite (no remote); business casual dress code
  
• Will need metatarsal safety boots for first day
  
• Must be comfortable with shop floor/factory environment
  
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
  
• Interview preference: Teams/virtual, but onsite may be considered for local candidates
  
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  
• May drive a John Deere Gator inside the factory; must complete Deere safety training for approval
  
• May drive personal vehicle to other local facilities within 20-mile radius; no rental cars used

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