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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) – IA - Dubuque_

_Function:Technology_

**_Title:_** _Weld Manufacturing Engineer -_ _2025080_

**_Onsite/Remote:_** _Onsite Position_

Your Responsibilities

As a **Weld Manufacturing Engineer** for John Deere in Dubuque, IA, you will:

+ Establish routings, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans, and labor standards for revisions to current operations and new parts or programs of moderate scope;

+ Provide support and troubleshooting for current operations; develop specialized manufacturing methods and instructions for Deere physical build (PB) and support Start of Production (SOP) activities;

+ Update factory layouts and component tooling, fixturing and process validation processes; in addition to the following responsibilities:

+ Plan, coordinate, and perform Deere manufacturing engineering work;

+ Investigate, gather, and analyze data and implement solutions;

+ Innovate and implement cost reduction, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvement ideas of moderate scope;

+ Analyze and improvement quality through quality management tools and practices, apply electronic tools across a broad range of applications, including e-builds, modeling, and simulations;

+ Develop and implement plans to support lean manufacturing through the Deere Production System of moderate scope;

+ Design operations layouts;

+ Improve material flow and material presentation;

+ Lead team studies related to capacity, energy, productivity, and efficiency of moderate scope;

+ Lead the analysis, development, and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology;

+ Analyze and make modifications to existing performance pay plans;

+ and assist in the development of baseline data for new performance pay plans.

+ Up to 25% domestic travel required.

What Skills You Need

+ 5 years of experience in work with cross functional teams to plan and implement manufacturing processes of new products. Experience with weld method development to setup weld procedures and methods for new construction and agricultural equipment including Weld sequence, drawing review, operator training

+ 5 years of experience with Industrial Engineering for fabrication processes including Setup and design process, fabrication line, layout for new products. Establish methods and routings, calculate labor cost, time and manpower requirements to build new products

+ 2 years of experience to support and/or implement Smart connected factory tools to control production inventory, increase manufacturing output and improve quality such as data acquisition, data analysis and factory automation

+ 2 years of experience in justify and implements new assets such a robots/cobots, fixtures or tooling. Experience in robot programing, GD&T, layout design, weld fixture design/review and implementation

Education/Experience

+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, a related field or foreign equivalent plus 5 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

$107,910 - $117,910 per year + Benefits

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL

Please apply on-line at www.JohnDeere.com/USJobs and search for Job Posting Number 2025080

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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