Product Design Engineer - Structures
John Deere
- Location
- Dubuque, Iowa, US, 52001
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $67.7k/yr
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
About this role
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, including disabled & veterans. Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Dubuque Function: Product Engineering (CA) Title: Product Design Engineer - Structures - 122829 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position Your Responsibilities
As a Structures Engineer for Dubuque Works located in Dubuque, Iowa, you will support the Small Excavator Structures and Undercarriage Design Development. In addition, you will:
Collaborate within a cross functional team to develop structural designs that meet customer needs Support the design and print development for small excavator structures within the product delivery process of new product program Support physical builds, production launches, testing, and customer field evaluations
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position What Skills You Need
Experience with product development processes Strong desire and ability to learn and apply design principals to ongoing design activities Experience with 3D modeling tools, such as Creo and Solidworks Demonstrated experience and ability to analyze technical data, consider multiple alternatives, and provide data-driven decisions/recommendations Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills Ability and willingness to travel both domestic and internationally, up to 25%
What Makes You Standout
Familiarity with construction, agriculture, or forestry equipment Cross-functional experience related to verification, performance evaluation, software, and/or manufacturing teams Working knowledge of John Deere product development processes. Experience developing and applying geometrical dimension and tolerancing principles and tolerance stack ups Experience performing or interpreting FEA analysis Experience with stampings, welding, casting, composites, and/or machining processes Demostrated experience managing several projects simultaneously
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Weld Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering
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 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
$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + Benefits Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL 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.