Part-Time Manufacturing Engineer Student – East Moline

John Deere; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Highly competitive base pay

401K and Defined Benefit Pension

Health Savings Account with company

Tuition assistance

On-site gyms at Deere locations

Job summary

John Deere in East Moline, IL seeks a Part-Time Student for Factory Engineering on the X9 Combine Assembly Line. This onsite student program runs year-round, designed to augment regular staff while you work around your school schedule.

You will gain hands-on experience on the shop floor with ownership of tasks and process improvements. Applicants must be full-time students, with a Spring 2027 or later graduation date, a GPA of 2.8+, and availability for 10–20 hours weekly during the academic

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Software Programming or Computer Science; others may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily Manufacturing Engineering support to ensure the X9 Combine Line meets safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Act as the first responder to shop floor issues, diagnosing problems and driving corrective actions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to move the business forward.
• Support investigation of production and quality issues, identifying root causes and sustainable solutions.
• Improve manufacturing processes through updates to operator methods, work instructions, tooling, material presentation, and workstation layouts.
• Support implementation of product and process changes, ensuring smooth production integration.
• Exhibit strong ownership in a fast-paced environment and willingness to tackle challenging situations.

Skills

Student status

GPA 2.8+

Engineering/CS degree

Full-time student registration

Academic year availability 10-20h

Summer availability 30-40h

Commute to East Moline daily

Job description

John Deere in East Moline, IL seeks a Part-Time Student for Factory Engineering on the X9 Combine Assembly Line. This onsite student program runs year-round, designed to augment regular staff while you work around your school schedule.

You will gain hands-on experience on the shop floor with ownership of tasks and process improvements. Applicants must be full-time students, with a Spring 2027 or later graduation date, a GPA of 2.8+, and availability for 10–20 hours weekly during the academic