Part Time Student - Industrial Engineer - Waterloo, IA

Position

Part Time Student - Industrial Engineer – Waterloo, IA. Primary location:
United States (US) – Iowa – Waterloo. Onsite position. Relocation assistance is not provided.

As a Part Time Student – Industrial Engineer for John Deere Waterloo Works Drivetrain located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

• Assist in the creation and management of sequence of events documentation, including output standards used for baseline data for wage performance pay plans, product costing, and capacity planning.
• Work with electronic tools to perform engineering functions such as methods change tracking and various reports.
• Develop plans of limited scope to support lean manufacturing.
• Participate in the implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, ideally in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or any additional technical and relevant degree.
• Ability to work 16–20 hours during the academic year and 30–40 hours during the summer semester.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be registered as a full‑time student at a U.S. local accredited college or university.
• Graduation date of May 2028 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Must be able to commute to the work location in Waterloo, Iowa, on a daily basis year‑round.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software including Outlook and Excel.
• Demonstrated good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross‑functional groups and a team environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Exposure to Industrial Engineering concepts such as time study, sequence of events/methods, and assembly line balancing.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles for process improvements.
• Experience in the heavy equipment, agricultural, or farming industry.
• Experience in project management and business planning.
• Exposure to process and component manufacturing, material presentation, cycle imbalance, and visual management.

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Highly competitive base pay.
• Savings and Retirement benefits (401(k) and Defined Benefit Pension).
• Health care benefits with a generous company contribution to 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 and numerous discount programs for personal use.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay.

$15 – $40 hourly, based on published rates for business function and education level.

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.

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

ACA Section 1557 Non‑Discrimination Notice:
The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and the John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of 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.