John Deere · 1 day ago
Pattern Development Engineer
Waterloo, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $116K/yrJohn Deere is a leading company focused on addressing the challenges of a rapidly growing world through innovation in agriculture and technology. The Pattern Development Engineer will be responsible for developing tooling strategies, collaborating with engineering teams, and managing projects to ensure quality and timely delivery of castings.
ConstructionManufacturingIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop robust tooling strategies for molding, coring, core handling, gating, cleaning and blasting of new product program and current product castings
Be responsible for early integration and collaboration with Engineering to help shape Foundry tooling concepts to meet customer needs as well as Foundry Design for Manufacturing Guidelines
Facilitate quality planning activities for new products and designs
Interpret and act on layout & X-ray data to deliver castings that meet program timelines
Manage projects to deliver on time at/or under budget and meeting current quality expectations
Support strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure the Foundry has a stable portfolio of castings across all business cycles
Qualification
Required
Experience in foundry manufacturing processes
Experience in foundry tooling design including but not limited to: patterns, core boxes, core setting devices
Experience in delivering new products
Experience with casting design or developing tooling for large complex grey and ductile iron castings
Bachelors degree in engineering or other discipline, or equivalent practical work experience
Preferred
Experience with John Deere Enterprise Product Delivery Process
Experience with Creo Parametric or other modeling software
Experience with MagmaSoft or other foundry simulation software
Experience in roles that required strong problem-solving skills
Experience in roles that required demonstration of excellent verbal and written communications skills
Demonstrated ability to interpret CAD, X-Ray or other data, and transfer that to improved tooling strategy or design
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
Joshua Jepsen
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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