Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication

John Deere • Dubuque, IA

389d • $74,628 - $111,936

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication at John Deere Dubuque Works is responsible for overseeing a fabrication area, ensuring it meets business goals, and contributing to the fabrication process strategy. This role involves mentoring entry-level engineers, providing project management leadership in capital projects, and focusing on safety, productivity, and capacity within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Experience programming and troubleshooting laser, presses, and industrial robots.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling development, and preventative maintenance planning.
• Experience in capital project justification and executing strategic and tactical projects.
• Strong communication skills with operators, peers, and leadership.
• Self-motivated and able to execute with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sequence of events and operator method sheet development.
• Experience with process automation and controls.
• Experience with manufacturing execution system software's.
• Experience using computer aided design software and/or other engineering tools.
• Experience with manufacturing line layouts, material flow, and work balancing.

Responsibilities

• Mentor entry level engineers within the business unit.
• Have ownership of a fabrication area and ensure it meets business goals.
• Contribute to the fabrication process strategy and technology integration road map.
• Provide project management leadership in capital projects with a focus on safety, productivity, and capacity.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree