Manufacturing Engineer
John Deere (Davenport, Iowa)

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For additional Employment Opportunities at John Deere visit: www.JohnDeereCareers.com Towering city skyscrapers, highways that crisscross the land, suburban neighborhoods around the corner and lush green forests - as a major manufacturer of construction equipment and the worldwide leader in forestry, John Deere is a part of them all. Articulated dump trucks, crawler dozers, backhoe loaders, excavators and graders do the work that helps build our cities and towns, improves our infrastructure and moves mountains of materials from earth to steel.  In the tough and time-sensitive business of construction, our value proposition of productivity, uptime and low operating costs gives our customers the assurances they demand. John Deere Forestry equipment works through timberland worldwide.  Technology development and product innovation continue to enhance efficiency and productivity, while making environmental stewardship a priority. John Deere is at the forefront – always developing new technology to make our machines work harder by working smarter. View location information to learn more about the area. One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program.  Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.  John Deere Construction and Forestry is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) - improving Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Delivery through data driven proactive projects.  In this position, you will:Improve departmental Raw in Process (RIP) and Point of Usage (POU) inventory locations to facilitate part replenishment. Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Participate in PFMEA's and Control Plans. Apply mistake proofing methodology proactively to high risk processes and recurring quality nonconformance issues. Develop and modify Operator Method Sheets as required. Develop and maintain Job Hazard Analyses to create awareness of safe and ergonomic work practices - Support Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and all manufacturing equipment in areas assigned. Implement 5-S into all areas of responsibility. Analyze, specify, procure, and implement production tooling and fixtures for new and existing processes. - Assist with DPS and DPQS implementation PDP. Develop safe and efficient assembly processes for new loader products or updates to existing loader products – Define SOE's for new or revised products as required. Develop OMS's for new or revised products as required. Define and implement layout changes necessary for new product integration. Establish appropriate labor standards for changes in work content related to new loader products or product updates. Communicate changes to peers and assemblers, and conduct training as required.   Education4-year Engineering / Engineering Technology Degree.Required Skills and ExperienceStrong communication skills Minimum of 3 years Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering experience in a final assembly environment. Knowledge of CI, Safety, and Ergonomics in Manufacturing. Knowledge and understanding of lean manufacturing principles Proficiency in MS Office programs. Desired Skills and ExperienceFamiliarity with software such as WPlanner, VisView, FactoryCAD, ALiSS, Pro-E, and AutoCAD Experience in Hydraulics, line design, production and product quality systems. Experience in project management.

 

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