Job Description

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Primary Location: United States (US)- Iowa - Waterloo
Function: Factory Engineering (CA)
Title: Part Time Student - Mechanical Engineering - Waterloo, IA - 112568
Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND .

Your Responsibilities

As a Part Time Student Technical ME for JD World Headquarters located in Waterloo, IA you will:

• Assist in the creation and management of sequence of events documentation including output standards.  Output standards are used in baseline data for wage performance pay plans, product costing, and capacity planning.
• Work with electronic tools to perform engineering functions including methods change tracking and various reports
• Develop plans of limited scope to support lean manufacturing.
• Participate in implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology

This position is NOT available to students on immigration visas

What Skills You Need

• Pursuing a bachelors degree, ideally in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or any additional technical and relevant degrees may apply
• Ability to work 16-20 hours during the academic year
• Ability to work 30-40 hours during the summer semester
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Good interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office software including Outlook and Excel
• Demonstrated good written and verbal (English) communication skills
• Ability to work in cross-function groups and a team environment

What Makes You Stand Out

• Exposure to Industrial Engineering concepts such as time study, Sequence of Events/Methods, and assembly line balancing
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles for process improvements
• Experience in the heavy equipment industry, Ag industry or farming experience.
• Experience in project management and business planning.
• Exposure to process and line design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management

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 Benefit Pension)
• 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

$15 - $40 hourly based on published rates for business function and education level.

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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.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Nearest Major Market: Waterloo
Job Segment: Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineer, Project Manager, Engineering, Technology

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