Manufacturing Engineer
John Deere
- Location
- Waterloo, IA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $67.7k/yr
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Skills
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 - Waterloo Function: Factory Engineering (CA) Title: Manufacturing Engineer - 124375 Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position Your Responsibilities
As a OFP Assembly Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere Drivetrain Operations located in Waterloo, IA , you will:
Provide manufacturing engineering support for transmission assembly operations Lead safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives Support product and design changes Implement manufacturing process improvements Help deploy new technologies aligned with the Smart Connected Factory strategy
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position What Skills You Need
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience in a manufacturing role supporting production operations (academic, internship, or professional experience accepted) Experience developing and deploying operator work instructions Experience with process development, tooling design, fixturing, and workstation layout Experience working with Bills of Material (BOMs), build documentation, and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes
What Makes You Standout
Experience with John Deere manufacturing systems, including JDAAT (John Deere Assembly Assist Tool) and Manufacturing Process Planner (MPP) Experience implementing process changes in a production environment through collaboration, negotiation, and conflict resolution Experience with work instruction software, SAP, Windchill, and related manufacturing applications Knowledge of standard data development, time studies, line balancing, and labor cost analysis Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab Experience with robotics, automation, or robotic programming Experience supporting assembly operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Ag, Industrial or Systems) or Technology (Manufacturing, Industrial, Systems)
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
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