OFP Weld Engineer Variable Shift at John Deere in Moline, Illinois

Job Description:

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.

Primary Location: United States (US)- Illinois - Moline
Function: Manufacturing Engineering
Title: OFP Weld Engineer Variable Shift- 75210

Your Responsibilities

As a OFP Weld Engineer Variable Shift for John Deere Harvester Works located in East Moline, Illinois, you will provide Weld ME support and basic trouble shooting for current welding operations on a multi - shift line. In addition, you will:

• Investigate, gather, and analyze data for identifying root cause for welding issues in the departments supported.
• Establish routings, pay standards, layouts, weld tooling, weldments costs, OMS, and control plans for revisions to current operations and/or running changes for current product.
• Identify and implement cost reduction, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvement ideas for welding operations
• Work with PDM, SAP, Wplanner/MPP, and Creo to perform engineering functions.
• Design cell layouts to improve material flow and material presentation
• Participate in annual factory capacity planning and productivity activities for departments.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift and overtime as required including some weekends
• Work experience or formal education in Welding Engineering
• Experience programming and troubleshooting Fanuc robotics welding applications
• Knowledge of manufacturing weld processes, tooling, and facilities
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with union employees, peer engineers and supervisors
• General understanding of Creo, AutoCAD or other modeling software
• Knowledge of engineering tools, systems, and databases (SAP, Kotem, etc.)

What Makes You Stand Out

Other areas of experience or interest that will help us place you on the right team include:

• Experience with line and process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools
• Experience with shop floor manufacturing and incentive pay systems such as Continuous Improvement Pay Plan (CIPP).
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing through the John Deere Quality Production System (JDQPS) or similar Quality Production System.
• Experience with Lincoln & Miller MIG welding equipment
• Experience with Laser Welding

Education

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

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline with an emphasis on welding

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click hereto find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

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.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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