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.

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards 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.

Primary Location: United States (US) – IL – East Moline

Function: Technology

Title: Manufacturing Engineer - 2025023

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere in East Moline, IL, you will:

• Design workcenter and assembly line layouts to improve material flow and part presentation utilizing and analyzing AutoCAD;
• Plan, coordinate and perform Deere manufacturing engineering work;
• Establish routings, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans and labor standards for revisions to current operations and/or new parts or programs utilizing MPP;
• Operate in a team environment within either Deere’s Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) or Enterprise Order Fulfillment Process (EOFP);
• Provide support and troubleshooting for current operations;
• Investigate, gather and analyze data and implement solutions;
• Identify and implement cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas;
• Apply electronic tools to perform engineering functions;
• Develop and implement plans to support lean manufacturing through the Deere Production System;
• Design operations layouts;
• Improve material flow and material presentation;
• Lead team studies related to capacity, productivity and efficiency;
• Lead analysis, development and implementation of new Deere manufacturing processes and technology;
• Analyze and make modifications to existing performance pay plans;
• Develop baseline data for new performance pay plans.
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel required.

What Skills You Need

• 3 years of experience in utilize Manufacturing Process Planner to develop assembly process documentation: operator method sheets, labor standards, line balancing, and parts/tooling assignments
• 3 years of experience in knowledge using line balancing applications to work through line balance changes and yearly line rate change forecasting
• 3 years of experience in use SAP to review and make changes to product BOM structure, understand product optionality, write purchase orders
• 3 years of experience with John Deere Assembly Assist Tool with history of setting up full stations and assembly lines
• 3 years of experience managing large capital projects > $2 million
• 3 years of experience in use CreoView and Windchill to manipulate product and tooling models and obtain information
• 3 years of experience with AutoCAD and ability to translate into facilities RFQ and execute large facilities changes
• 3 years of experience in understanding of smart torque tool selection and software with ability to program torque controllers, tooling, and integrate with MES
• 3 years of experience working with Continuous Improvement Pay Plans, updating and maintaining existing bases and supporting new ones
• 3 years of experience supporting parts and new design development with PFMEA/ PPAP/ DPAR/ DFMA
• 3 years of experience with fixture, gauge and lift device development. Able to create RFQ, equipment development, runoff and implementation
• 3 years of experience implementing process deviations and investigating root cause to support assembly issues namely working with heavy equipment assembly

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field plus 3 years related experience.

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 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

$98,904 - $108,904 per year + Benefits

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Please apply on-line at  and search for Job Posting Number 2025023

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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