John Deere · 3 weeks ago
WELD MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Horicon, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $100K/yrJohn Deere is a company focused on addressing the challenges of a rapidly growing world by investing in people and technology. The Weld Manufacturing Engineer role involves providing support for welding operations, analyzing data to identify issues, and implementing improvements in quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
ConstructionIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide Weld ME support and basic trouble shooting for current welding and machining operations in support of the Utility Vehicle, Riding Lawn Mower, and Golf Businesses
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 (operator method sheets), 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 SAP, Manufacturing Process Planner (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
Assist in development of baseline data for new wage performance pay plans
Lead the development of capital expenditure justifications by developing accurate cost estimates for: equipment, tooling, facilities & labor
Qualification
Required
Experience programming and troubleshooting robotic welding applications in a manufacturing environment. (ie: Fanuc systems)
Knowledge of manufacturing weld processes, quality, tooling, tool design, total preventative maintenance and facilities
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with wage employees, supervisors, managers and other engineers
Experience using computer aided design and/or engineering tools (ie: ProE, AutoCAD, VisMockup, WeldPRO, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline
Preferred
Knowledge of capital budgeting and equipment justification
Experience in project management and business planning; small strategic projects or large tactical projects
Self-motivator with the ability to execute a variety of tasks with little supervision
Experience with line design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools such as simulations and 3D factory
Experience with CNC machining, fabrication, or grinding equipment
Experience working with incentive pay systems, especially gainsharing programs such as CIPP (Continuous Improvement Pay Plan)
Experience with John Deere Assembly Assist Tool (JDAAT)
Benefits
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
Company
John Deere
John Deere is a manufacturing company that designs and produces lawn, garden, electric, agriculture, and construction equipment.
Founded in 1837
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $2B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
John May
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Pierre Guyot
Senior Vice President John Deere Power System
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