Manufacturing Engineer, Weld

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Louisiana - Thibodaux
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Manufacturing Engineer, Weld - 118197
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position


Your Responsibilities


As a Weld Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere Thibodaux located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, you will be responsible for supporting weld operations through Order Fulfillment Processes (OFP) and Product Delivery Process (PDP). 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 Manufacturing Execution System's weld strategy
• Contribute to the welding process strategy and smart connected factory road map
• Support multi-functional Quality Improvement Teams (QIT) tasked with improving overall weld quality
• Provide project management leadership in capital projects with a focus on safety, productivity, and capacity

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position


What Skills You Need

• 4 or more years' experience in a welding manufacturing environment
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality, tooling, preventative maintenance and facilities
• 4 or more years' experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• 2 or more years of experience with engineering tools, systems and databases
• Project management experience - Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on sequencing and scheduling tasks into a project plan
• Demonstrated skills with electronic tools such as Creo, Creo-View, and dimensional inspection software
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and have a collaborative mindset

What Makes You Stand Out


Other areas of experience or interest that will help us place you on the right team include:

• Robotic welding experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with both salary and wage employees
• Experience managing and applying safe systems of work without supervision and providing technical guidance when required
• Identifies, assesses, prioritizes and manages risks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required
• Degree in Weld Engineering

Education


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:

• 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

$77,628.00 - $ + Benefits

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