Part Time Student - Industrial Engineer - Waterloo, IA

John Deere; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

Tuition assistance

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

John Deere in Waterloo, IA invites applications for a Part-Time Student – Industrial Engineer position at the Waterloo plant. You will assist in creating sequence of events documentation, support lean manufacturing initiatives, and help implement new manufacturing processes and technology.

This onsite role is designed for students balancing academics with valuable engineering experience. Candidates must be full-time students, pursuing Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, ideal in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related fields.
• Ability to work 16-20 hours during the academic year and 30-40 hours in the summer.
• Graduation date May 2028 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Must commute to Waterloo, Iowa daily.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and managing sequence of events documentation.
• Work with electronic tools for engineering functions and reporting.
• Develop limited-scope plans to support lean manufacturing.
• Participate in implementing new manufacturing processes and technology.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Written and Verbal English

Cross-functional teamwork

Interpersonal & negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

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) - Iowa - Waterloo

Function: Factory Engineering (CA)

Title: Part Time Student- Industrial Engineer - Waterloo, IA - 122027

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and management of sequence of events documentation including output standards. Output standards are used in baseline data for wage performance pay plans, product costing, and capacity planning.
• Work with electronic tools to perform engineering functions including methods change tracking and various reports.
• Develop plans of limited scope to support lean manufacturing.
• Participate in implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, ideally in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or any additional technical and relevant degrees may apply
• Ability to work 16-20 hours during the academic year
• Ability to work 30-40 hours during the summer semester
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Good interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. local accredited college/university
• Graduation date of May 2028 or later
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, Iowa, on a daily basis year-round
• Experience with Microsoft Office software including Outlook and Excel
• Demonstrated good written and verbal (English) communication skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional groups and a team environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent

What Makes You Stand Out

• Exposure to Industrial Engineering concepts such as time study, Sequence of Events/Methods, and assembly line balancing
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles for process improvements
• Experience in the heavy equipment industry, Ag industry or farming experience.
• Experience in project management and business planning.
• Exposure to process and component manufacturing, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management

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. Additionally, We Offer a Comprehensive Reward Package To Help You Get Started On Your New Career Path, Including

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee 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

$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.

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.