Part-Time Student - Manufacturing Engineering - Waterloo, IA

John Deere; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base pay

401K and pension benefits

Health benefits with company match in

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms

Discount programs

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

John Deere is seeking a Part-Time Student in Manufacturing Engineering to support product engineering and manufacturing activities at the Waterloo, IA campus. The role emphasizes PDP cycle support, capital project coordination, and readiness for production builds.

Ideal candidates are full-time students in relevant engineering/tech fields, with strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, and an ability to work 16–20 hours during the academic year and 30–40 hours in the summer.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Engineering/Technology/Computer Science degree; others may apply.
• Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited university/college.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of various functions of manufacturing.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Graduation date of December 2028 or later.
• Available to work during the academic year (16-20 hours weekly).
• Available to work during the summer semester (30-40 hours weekly).
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, IA.

Responsibilities

• Support product engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the PDP cycle by helping gather information, documenting feedback, and assisting with manufacturability assessments.
• Assist with capital project activities by supporting equipment and tooling evaluations, maintaining project documentation, and helping coordinate procurement and installation activities.
• Support pre-production build events by collecting data, tracking issues, documenting observations, and assisting the team in resolving manufacturing concerns.
• Contribute to manufacturing readiness efforts by assisting with process validation activities, monitoring action items, supporting risk mitigation tracking, and helping evaluate new manufacturing technologies and digital solutions.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Graduation date 2028 or later

Availability: 16–20 hours weekly

Availability: 30–40 hours weekly (夏)

Education

Engineering/Tech/CS degree in progress

Tools

Python

SQL

Power Query

VBA

Power BI

Alteryx

Excel

Tableau

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 - Manufacturing Engineering - Waterloo, IA - 124902

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

• Support product engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the PDP cycle by helping gather information, documenting feedback, and assisting with manufacturability assessments.
• Assist with capital project activities by supporting equipment and tooling evaluations, maintaining project documentation, and helping coordinate procurement and installation activities.
• Support pre-production build events by collecting data, tracking issues, documenting observations, and assisting the team in resolving manufacturing concerns.
• Contribute to manufacturing readiness efforts by assisting with process validation activities, monitoring action items, supporting risk mitigation tracking, and helping evaluate new manufacturing technologies and digital solutions.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Pursuing an Engineering/Technology/Computer Science degree; others may apply
• Must be registered as a full-time student at an accredited university/college
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of various functions of manufacturing
• Good interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Graduation date of December 2028 or later
• Available to work during the academic year (16-20 hours weekly).
• Available to work during the summer semester (30-40 hours weekly)
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, IA

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience using Python, SQL, Power Query, VBA, or similar tools to support manufacturing, engineering, or business process improvements
• Experience developing dashboards, reports, and data-driven insights using Power BI, Alteryx, Excel, Tableau, or related analytics platforms
• Experience with robotics or automation
• Experience in a Manufacturing position supporting a workforce (academic/internship experience acceptable)
• Experience developing and deploying operator work instructions (academic/internship experience acceptable)
• Experience with process development, tooling design, fixturing and workstation layout (academic/internship experience acceptable)
• Experience with Bill of Materials structure, build papers and ECN process execution (academic/internship experience acceptable)

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

• 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.