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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo Function: Factory Engineering (CA) **Title: **OFP Assembly ME, 9R - 121041 **Onsite/Remote:**Onsite Position
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Your Responsibilities
As a **OFP Assembly ME, 9R **for **JD Waterloo Works (TCAO) **located in Waterloo, IA, you will:
As a (OFP Assembly Manufacturing Engineer) for (John Deere Tractor Operations) located in (Waterloo, Iowa), you will provide Assembly ME support and basic troubleshooting for current operations.
Research, initiate, and execute safety and ergonomic improvement activities and projects
Act as a departmental Manufacturing Engineer (ME) in driving improvements to support our Distinctive Product Quality initiatives, drive continuous improvements in delivery, uptime, cost and efficiency with Natural Work Group engagement.
Support implementation of new products and current product Continuous Improvement running design changes
Lead the analysis, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology aligned to the Smart Connect Factory strategy
Support requirements for internal operating philosophy John Deere Quality and Production System (JD-QPS) and external requirements such as International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Effective communication skills
Experience in a Manufacturing position supporting a workforce (academic/internship experience acceptable)
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Effective communication skills
What Makes You Stand Out
Experience with John Deere Specific manufacturing software JDAAT (John Deere Assembly Assist Tool), MPP (Manufacturing Process Planner) and SMART Test
Experience implementing change in a production environment through negotiation and conflict resolution
Experience with work instruction software, SAP functions, Windchill and other software tools
Experience with computer programming languages such as Python
Experience with standard data application, time study, line balance, cost/pay structure
Experience with data analysis software such as Minitab
Experience with robotics/robotic programming
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)
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering/Technology or equivalent work experience
What You'll Get
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 Contribution)
- 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
$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits
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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.
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