OFP Assembly ME, 8R

John Deere•Waterloo, IA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

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: OFP Assembly ME, 8R - 118779 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position Your Responsibilities As a OFP Assembly ME, 8R for JD Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will: • Research, initiate, and execute safety, ergonomic, and quality 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 products through running design changes • Lead the analysis, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology aligned to the Smart Connect Factory strategy VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Effective communication skills
Experience in a Manufacturing position supporting a union workforce
Experience developing and deploying operator work instructions
Experience with process development, tooling design, fixturing and workstation layout
Experience with Bill of Materials structure, build papers and ECN process execution

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Research, initiate, and execute safety, ergonomic, and quality 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 products through running design changes
Lead the analysis, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology aligned to the Smart Connect Factory strategy

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