Senior Engineering Analyst

Senior Engineering Analyst

Title: Senior Engineering Analyst
Location: Iowa-Dubuque
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Every day, our customers go to work with the earth. Whether they're digging it up, building upon it or harvesting the trees that grow on it, our customers work hard every day. And they rely on the machines we build to work even harder. The John Deere Construction & Forestry Division is at the forefront - developing new technology that helps our customers work harder by working smarter. We promise products and services that deliver productivity, uptime and low daily operating costs - and we deliver.

Transforming vision into reality is a complex process that requires skill, dedication and teamwork. At John Deere, our manufacturing engineering and operations team is not only up to the task, but are also masters at refining the process for superior quality, speed and efficiency.


What You'll Do
John Deere Dubuque Works is seeking aSenior Engineering Analystto support profile cutting and forming of current and new product fabrication within Skid Steer operations. Within this role, you will:
* Be responsible for the programming of laser and Numeric Control (NC) press breaks.
* Provide production floor support including methods of operation, efficient material flow, balancing work between machines, setting time standards and supporting the maintenance and operation of this process.
* Work with production engineers, supervisors, plant engineering and the production floor and translate these inputs into a production process that meets factory goals for safety, cost, quality and productivity.
* Help diagnose machine downtime issues, perform profile nesting to align with the needs to support current production rates.


We need an excellent communicator who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment. Ideally, you will have an Associate's degree within a Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline. In addition, we require:
* Knowledge of laser cutting, metal forming, industrial engineering methods, manufacturing processes and methods/efficiency analysis associated with manufacturing of structural weldment components.
* An understanding of manufacturing costs.
* A self-starter with the ability to execute a variety of tasks with little supervision.
* Effective interpersonal skills and ability to successfully work with salaried and wage personnel in a team environment.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
A strong candidate will also possess:
* Knowledge of manufacturing and/or distribution processes, quality, tooling, tool design, total preventative maintenance and facilities.
* Working knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
* Experience in lean manufacturing.
* Experience with SAP and Product Data Management (PDM).
* Skill in using computer aided design and/or engineering tools, specifically Pro/E.
* Experience with line and process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools.
* Experience with shop floor manufacturing, incentive pay systems and work measurement.

What You'll Get
At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go. 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. We offer comprehensive relocation and reward packages to help you get started on your new career path. Click here to find out more about our Total Rewards Package.

Can you imagine the challenge of a lifetime and a rewards package that makes it all worthwhile?

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. An Equal Opportunity Employer, John Deere requires a diversity of people, perspectives and ideas to address the complex challenges of its global business.