Your Responsibilities

As aOFP Weld Manufacturing Engineer Variable Shift, Entry Levelfor John Deere Harvester Workslocated in East Moline, Illinois, you will provide Weld Manufacturing Engineer support and basic trouble shooting for current welding operations on a multi - shift line. In addition, you will:

• Lead team studies related to capacity, productivity & efficiency.
• Lead team(s) to address quality issues by utilizing Root Cause Analysis & Mistake Proofing by gathering & analyzing data. Working with design, tooling, advanced technologies, maintenance & other functional areas to resolve issues.
• Identify & implement Continuous Improvement (CI) projects (ie: cost reduction, quality, safety & product delivery)
• Work with electronic tools to perform engineering functions. Examples are: ProE, WeldPRO, SAP, Wplanner, C-projects,etc.
• Establish part routings, proper operating methods, documentation such as Mechanical Data Sheets, sequence of events, layouts, tool conception and design, part and equipment costs, quality plans and labor standards.
• Program and troubleshoot robotic welding (ie: Fanuc systems)

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

What Skills You Need

• Experience programming and troubleshooting robotic welding (ie: Fanuc systems)
• Knowledge of manufacturing weld processes, quality, tooling, tool design, total preventative maintenance and facilities.
• Knowledge of capital budgeting and equipment justification.
• Ability to work off-shift and weekends as needed.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with shop floor manufacturing and incentive pay systems such as Continuous Improvement Pay Plan (CIPP).
• Understanding of the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP).
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing through the John Deere Quality Production System (JDQPS) or similar Quality Production System.
• Work experience in a union environment.

Education Details

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent**related**work experience in the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Weld Engineering/Technology Degree or similar discipline.

What You'll Get

At 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 and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• 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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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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The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Blueprint Reading
• Welding Setups for Production
• Basic Computer Skills
• Deburring Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder
• TIG Welder
• Stick Welder
• Flux-Cored Arc Welder
• Laser Welder

Salary info:

$30 - $36 / hr