Pattern Development Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Pattern Development Engineer - 118120
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Pattern Development Engineer for JD Foundry located in Waterloo, IA, you will:• Develop robust toolingstrategies for molding, coring, core handling, gating, cleaning and blasting of new product program and current product castings. In addition, you will:• Be responsible for early integration and collaboration with Engineering to help shape Foundry tooling concepts to meet customer needs as well as Foundry Design for Manufacturing Guidelines• Facilitate quality planning activities for new products and designs• Interpret and act on layout & X-ray data to deliver castings that meet program timelines• Manage projects to deliver on time at/or under budget and meeting current quality expectations• Support strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure the Foundry has a stable portfolio of castings across all business cycles.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position
What Skills You Need• Experience in foundry manufacturing processes• Experience in foundry tooling design including but not limited to: patterns, core boxes, core setting devices• Experience in delivering new products• Experience with casting design or developing tooling for large complex grey and ductile iron castings
What Makes You Standout• Experience with John Deere Enterprise Product Delivery Process• Experience with Creo Parametric or other modeling software• Experience with MagmaSoft or other foundry simulation software• Experience in roles that required strong problem-solving skills• Experience in roles that required demonstration of excellent verbal and written communications skills• Demonstrated ability to interpret CAD, X-Ray or other data, and transfer that to improved tooling strategy or design
Education
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:• Bachelors degree in engineering or other discipline, or equivalent practical work 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

$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + 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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