Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly - 121522
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities As a
Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly for
John Deere Harvester Seeding Group located in
Moline, IL, you will plan, coordinate and perform manufacturing engineering OFP activities for current product programs, factory redevelopment and Continuous Improvement programs.
Additionally, you will:
- Use computer aided design, process planning and facility planning tools to develop manufacturing process and facility plans- this includes developing product synchronization charts, graphical sequence of events, creating logical line designs, establishing work methods, time standards and material handling methods
- Concept tool and fixture designs including sourcing their design and build with external service providers
- Develop work instructions and decision support methods, create line balances and detailed physical layouts and 3D manufacturing process layouts
- Work with Manufacturing Execution System (MES tools JDAAT), and product testing (JDTester)
- Use simulation and analysis techniques to validate and verify process and facility plans and provide analysis reports
- Work with Operations and Order Fulfillment manufacturing personnel to begin limited production builds and help with ramping up to full production
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this positionWhat Skills You Need- Experience with line and process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools
- Experience with incentive pay plans (ex. CIPP)
- Knowledge and proficiency in Computer Aided Design concepts and Computer Aided Process Planning concepts
- Knowledge of manufacturing and/or distribution processes, quality, tooling, tool design, total productive maintenance and facilities
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) systems (JDAAT, AMES, Liaison, Factory Talk, etc.)
- Experience in use and application of Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written
- Demonstrated ability to lead and complete multiple, concurrent projects
What Makes You Standout - 3+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
- Knowledge of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Experience with mistake proofing and Design for Manufacturing Assembly (DFMA)
- Experience with MPPlanner, SAP, & JDAAT
- Experience with AGVs and Integrated Mfg controls
- Experience managing capital projects of $100K+
EducationIdeally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or related field
What You'll GetAt 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
$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + 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.
The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.
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