Machining ME, Gear

John Deere • Waterloo, IA

7d • $67,692 - $101,532 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Machining Manufacturing Engineer specializing in gears at the John Deere Waterloo Works (DTO) facility in Waterloo, IA. The role involves supporting production, troubleshooting issues, and implementing improvements for machining gear and shaft components. The company is focused on addressing global challenges related to food, fiber, and infrastructure for a growing population through investment in people and technology.

Requirements

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels in the organization and supplier personnel
• Demonstrated proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to proficiently use algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete multiple, concurrent projects
• Ability and willingness to work variable hours including overtime and weekends based on business needs

Nice To Haves

• Experience in roles that required a working knowledge of turning, milling, drilling, and hard finishing of ferrous materials
• Experience applying gear and shaft manufacturing tools and technology
• Experience in shop floor process adjustments necessary to correct geometry and quality problems
• Experience with interpreting part prints and GD&T designations
• Experience with the use of AutoCAD, Creo, or related software
• Experience with leading and supporting cross functional teams for projects of moderate scope
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or other data analysis tools
• Experience in using SAP

Responsibilities

• Provide 3rd shift support and troubleshooting to resolve production process, machine, and quality issues for all green and finish operations in H-building.
• Recommend and implement cost reduction, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvement ideas.
• Assist in team studies related to capacity, energy, productivity, and efficiency.
• Establish routings, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans and labor standards for revisions to current operations.
• Investigates, gathers, and analyzes data for specifically assigned, recurring tasks.
• Assist planning and implementation of projects related to new machines, processes, and parts.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level