Engineer, Structures

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Location:

United States (US)- Iowa
- Function:

Product Engineering (CA)

Title:

Engineer, Structures-123949
Onsite/Remote:

Onsite Position

As an Engineer, Structures for John Deere's Construction & Forestry (C&F) division in Dubuque, IA you will:

• Design and develop structural components and assemblies, including frames, sheet metal, castings, and welded structures, using Creo
• Develop engineering drawings, technical specifications, and design documentation to support product development
• Support prototype builds, testing activities, and customer field evaluations to validate structural designs
• Investigate design issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve product quality and durability
• Collaborate with test engineering, manufacturing, supply management, quality, and product teams to deliver optimized structural solutions

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools, such as Creo or Solidworks
• Understanding of structural design fundamentals, including weldments, sheet metal, castings, bolted joints, and material selection
• Strong desire and ability to learn and apply design principals to ongoing design activities
• Ability to analyze technical data, evaluate design alternatives, and make sound engineering decisions
• Demonstrated ability to investigate design issues, determine root cause, and support corrective actions
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with manufacturing, test engineering, supply management, quality, and product teams
• Demonstrated experience managing several projects simultaneously
• Ability and willingness to travel both domestic and internationally, up to 10%

• Working knowledge of John Deere product development processes.
• Experience applying geometrical dimension and tolerancing principles
• Experience developing tolerance stack up analyses
• Experience performing or interpreting finite element analysis results
• Experience with designing or testing stampings, welding, casting, composites, and/or machining processes
• Familiarity with operating Construction, Forestry, or Ag off-road equipment

Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

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:

• Highly competitive base pay
• 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

Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

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…