Weld Manufacturing Engineer

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Title:

Weld Manufacturing Engineer - 121852

Primary

Location:

United States (US) - North Dakota - Valley City

Function:
Factory Engineering (CA)

Onsite/Remote:
Onsite Position

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• Work with cross‑functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement (CI) projects for safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Lead/Guide the development of project plans based on Manufacturing Design phase activities aligned with PDP program milestones and production timelines
• Establish and maintain layouts, labor standards, methods and sequence of events for welding operations
• Support multi‑functional Quality Improvement Teams (QIT) tasked with improving overall manufacturing quality
• Analyze, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes and technologies

• 2 or more years of experience with welding manufacturing processes, quality, tooling, preventative maintenance, and facilities
• 2 or more years of experience with engineering tools and manufacturing execution systems
• Experience leading and implementing projects in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Experience with Industrial Engineering (IE) principles and change management process execution
• Strong communication skills with operators, peers, and leadership
• Self‑motivated and able to execute with minimal supervision

• Manufacturing engineering experience supporting welding operations
• Experience with Fanuc robotic welding systems, programming and support
• Experience leading and implementing capital projects
• Experience leading and implementing weld line layout changes, incorporating work balance, material presentation, and lean manufacturing principles
• Proficiency in engineering and manufacturing tools, such as AutoCAD, Creo, MPPlanner, JDAAT, Fanuc WeldPRO

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding or Mechanical Engineering, or technology related field preferred

• Flexible work arrangements
• 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
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

$77,628.00 - $ + Benefits

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 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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