Manufacturing Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina - Kernersville
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Manufacturing Engineer - 116418
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a CI (OFP) Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere Kernersville located in Kernersville, NC you will provide Assembly Manufacturing Engineering (ME) support and troubleshooting for current operations in the excavator business. You will engage with our workforce to overcome operational difficulties and work with a cross-functional team to execute continuous improvement projects. You will join a dynamic team and operate in a challenging production environment where valuing others and diversity and inclusion are critical to the success of our team and business. Additionally, you will:

• Develop, implement, and support manufacturing and logistics processes for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Lineside support
• Manufacturing tools and fixtures
• Material storage and replenishment
• Operational Method Sheets (OMS)
• Sequence of Events (SOE)
• Product Delivery Process (PDP)
• Manufacturing engineers are responsible for the continuous improvement of the operations in their area of responsibility. This includes but is not limited to safety, ergonomics, quality, cost, reduction of throughput times and equipment improvements.
• Responsible for maintaining factory layouts for the assigned area of responsibility
• Responsible for maintaining tasks in MPPlanner and SAP for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of labor standards
• Responsible for assisting in the management of Kernersville BSF projects and incentive metrics.
• Responsible for managing assigned projects and participating in cross-functional teams.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
What Skills You Need

• Good communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with salaried and wage personnel in a team environment
• A self- starter with the ability to execute a variety of tasks
• Plans, prioritizes, and organizes work effectively, adapting for changing conditions
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and working in a production environment
• Experience with engineering tools, systems and databases
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with MPPlanner for standards and OMS development
• Experience with assembly tooling and processes
• Experience with AutoCAD and Creo View software
• 3D printing design
• Experience with Line Balancing
• Experience in one of more related engineering areas: Industrial, Reliability, Design, Manufacturing or Quality
• Experience with shop floor documentation, i.e. Sequence of Events (SOE), Labor Standards and Operator Methods Sheets (OMS)
• Experience with line and process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools

Education
Ideally, candidates will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or applicable experience

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 and performance bonuses
• 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

$66,372.00 - $99,552.00 + Benefits
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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.
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