Tech Lead - Manufacturing Planning & Design

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Job Overview

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: Estados Unidos (US) - Iowa - Dubuque
Function: Manufacturing Engineering
Title: Tech Lead - Manufacturing Planning & Design - 94598
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

This position is eligible for a flexible work schedule arrangement at the present time. The arrangement may be delayed for training or other job acclimation purposes and remains subject to change.

This position may be located in Davenport, Iowa or Dubuque, Iowa, per the hiring manager's discretion. This may be dependent on the successful candidate's background, experience, and proficiency.

Your Responsibilities

As a Technical Lead – Manufacturing Planning & Design for the Construction & Forestry Division, you will….

Own the Manufacturing Design (MD) Process for new product development (PDP) and current production process optimization including Mfg Process Planning, Line Design and Industrial Engineering (Labor Standards Development)
Lead material flow process definitions and guidelines for the division in collaboration with factory material flow teams
Collaborate with technical leads from other production systems and C&F factory stakeholders to leverage and share best practices across the division
Lead technical discussions partnering with factory stakeholders related to industrial engineering concepts, manufacturing design, manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM), and labor standards development
Enable data-based visualizations and insights leveraging process planning data and solutions development leveraging the Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) platform
Develop documentation, coach, train new engineers on manufacturing design concepts, and implementation of MPM across the division

VISA Sponsorship is available for this position

What Skills You Need

Proven experience in Manufacturing Design and managing PDP and OFP processes
Expert level understanding of Windchill and MPMLink Platform encompassing EBOM structures, Change Management, CAD visualizations and MBOM creation processes and utilities such as MAPSB
Proven experience managing windchill structures related to resource tree, process plan, routing operations and manufacturing bills of materials (MBOM)
Demonstrated experience of MPPlanner, managing process plans, SOE, BOM allocations, reconciliation and Graphical Sequence of Events, Developing & Maintaining Labor Standards
Project Management experience to ensure timely completion of projects with the right scope and output by collaborating with team-members to anticipate roadblocks, remove obstacles, proper escalation process, sound project planning, regular achievements tracking, etc.
Strong communicator – ability to communicate to the technical teams as an engineer and help guide them through the process developing technical solutions. Additionally, being able to communicate strategic vision to leadership
Experience working with a diverse team globally

What Makes You Stand Out

Demonstrated experience with manufacturing design process definition and optimization with simulation software tools such as FlexSim.
Experience with visualization tools such as Vis Mockup, and ergonomics using Vis Jack
Ability to work with a wide variety of technologies including Power Bi, Ignition, Databricks, HANA, SQL, Oracle etc
Proven ability to scout new technologies and carry through to implementation
Experience with Power Platforms, Ignition and Tableau
Ability to think outside the box to develop new process and methods to solve complex problems

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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 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

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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.

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Primary Contact

1647535910608

Lori Costello

Human Resource Representative, Human Resources

15632583086

Phone

Fax

costelloloril@johndeere.com

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