Pattern Development Engineer
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. As a Pattern Development Engineer for JD Foundry located in Waterloo, IA, you will: · Develop robust toolingstrategies for molding, coring, core handling, gating, cleaning and blasting of new product program and current product castings. In addition, you will: · Be responsible for early integration and collaboration with Engineering to help shape Foundry tooling concepts to meet customer needs as well as Foundry Design for Manufacturing Guidelines · Facilitate quality planning activities for new products and designs · Interpret and act on layout & X-ray data to deliver castings that meet program timelines · Manage projects to deliver on time at/or under budget and meeting current quality expectations · Support strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure the Foundry has a stable portfolio of castings across all business cycles.
Requirements
- Experience in foundry manufacturing processes
- Experience in foundry tooling design including but not limited to: patterns, core boxes, core setting devices
- Experience in delivering new products
- Experience with casting design or developing tooling for large complex grey and ductile iron castings
- Bachelors degree in engineering or other discipline, or equivalent practical work experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience with John Deere Enterprise Product Delivery Process
- Experience with Creo Parametric or other modeling software
- Experience with MagmaSoft or other foundry simulation software
- Experience in roles that required strong problem-solving skills
- Experience in roles that required demonstration of excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to interpret CAD, X-Ray or other data, and transfer that to improved tooling strategy or design
Responsibilities
- Develop robust toolingstrategies for molding, coring, core handling, gating, cleaning and blasting of new product program and current product castings.
- Be responsible for early integration and collaboration with Engineering to help shape Foundry tooling concepts to meet customer needs as well as Foundry Design for Manufacturing Guidelines
- Facilitate quality planning activities for new products and designs
- Interpret and act on layout & X-ray data to deliver castings that meet program timelines
- Manage projects to deliver on time at/or under budget and meeting current quality expectations
- Support strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure the Foundry has a stable portfolio of castings across all business cycles.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
