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Primary Location: United States (US) - Missouri - Strafford
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Manufacturing Engineer - 123574
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
As a MANUFACTURING ENGINEER for John Deere Reman located in Strafford, Missouri, you will be responsible for supporting operations through Order Fulfillment Processes (OFP) and Product Delivery Process (PDP) programs. The major focus will be on Continuous Improvement, not maintaining status quo but building a better business by continuously developing methods and processes that are safer and delivering products of better quality more efficiently. In this position you will develop process routings, procure tools and gages and plan activities to improve quality using control plans / statistical process controls, process monitors. Also as needed, will work on justification and procurement of machines, tools in support of assembly processes, and capacity increase studies. In addition, you will:
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) - improving Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Delivery through data driven proactive projects
• Investigate quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Apply mistake proofing methodology proactively to high-risk processes and recurring quality nonconformance issues
• Develop and modify Operator Method Sheets (visual work instructions) as required
• Support John Deere Assembly Assist Tool (JDAAT) and all manufacturing equipment in areas assigned
• Develop & improve on plan for every part including specified locations for point of use parts & storage parts
• Support multi-functional Quality Improvement Teams (QIT) tasked with improving overall assembly quality
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering experience gained from educational projects, relevant internships or practical work experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality, tooling, preventative maintenance and facilities
• Experience with engineering tools, systems and databases
• Experience with line and process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools
• Experience developing and deploying operator work instructions
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• 1 or more years of experience with small strategic projects or larger tactical projects
with medium complexity
• Knowledge of assembly line processes
• Experience with AutoCAD, and Creo (3D Modeling) software
• Experience with MPP work instruction and OMS development
• Experience with JDAAT, SAP functions, Windchill and other software tools
• Experience implementing engineering changes
• Experience with standard data application, time study, line balance, cost/pay structure
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent work experience in the following:
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Operations 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:
$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + 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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