Process Engineer

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Milan
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Process Engineer - 112834
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your Responsibilities
As a Process Engineer for A&CS Global Parts Operations located in Milan, IL, you will...

• Perform analysis on medium to large data sets to define project opportunities and sequencing.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team to provide detailed analysis related to facility optimization and capacity planning while also leading small to medium projects, including onsite coordination of contract installation resources
• Design warehouse layouts and storage solutions that align with facility operational requirements
• Work with various vendors (racking, material handling equipment, labor, etc.) to take designs to quote and through the internal procurement process
• Support optimization models for warehousing inventory capacity and inbound/outbound processing
• Develop small to medium projects that require business justifications for capital expenditures (AFEs)

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

• Experience supporting engineering projects in a factory, warehouse, and/or industrial environment
• 1 or more years experience with advanced Excel functions and medium to large data sets
• 1 or more years 2D drafting experience with AutoCAD
• Effective Communicator with experience in bringing cross functional teams (including shop floor employees) together to solve business problems

What Makes You Stand Out

• 1 or more years programming experiences in SQL, Python, R, SAS, Java or similar
• Experience in identifying and innovating process improvements, focusing on improving business results in safety, quality, productivity, or warehouse storage density
• Understanding of warehouse operation processes and terminology
• Experience creating data visualization and dashboards in Tableau, PowerBI or similar
• Project management experience in a factory, warehouse, and/or industrial environment
• Experience with building and presenting business justifications for project approvals or capital expenditures
• Experience with warehouse management/control systems (DNS, WCS, SAP or equivalent application)
• Experience with mechanical design, industrial equipment, or facility infrastructure

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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical), Analytics, Computer Science, or a similar mathematics-based discipline

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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