Location: 300 West Commercial Street Waterloo IA USA 50703
Duration : 24 months on W2 (possible extension)
Pay Rate: $48.00/hr. on W2 (without benefits)
Shift Details: • 1st Shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) • Flexibility based on production schedules • Overtime likely, including weekends and pre-shift hours
Primary Position Responsibilities & Duties: • Recommend and implement cost reduction, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvement ideas. • Lead team studies related to capacity, productivity, and efficiency. • Establish routings, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans, and labor standards for revisions to current operations. • Lead selection and procurement of metal removal machines; plan and implement machining cells. • Lead new model preparations and procure tooling, gauges, new machines, and more for an efficient production process.
Required Skills, Knowledge, & Relevant Work Experience: • Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels in the organization and supplier personnel. • High proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word. • Ability to proficiently use algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. • Ability to initiate and complete multiple, concurrent projects. • Willingness to work variable hours, including off-shifts and weekends. • Three or more years of experience as a manufacturing engineer in a component manufacturing environment related to turning, milling, and drilling. • Experience with the selection and procurement of capital equipment. • Experience with machine programming related to gear and spline cutting processes.
Desired Skills, Knowledge & Relevant Work Experience: • Experience with turning, milling, drilling, and hard finishing of ferrous materials. • Knowledge of gear and shaft manufacturing tools and technology. • Experience making shop floor process adjustments to correct geometry and quality problems. • Proficiency in interpreting part prints and GD&T designations. • Experience with AutoCAD or related software. • Experience leading and supporting cross-functional teams for moderate scope projects. • Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or other data analysis tools. • Experience with SAP.
Education: • Bachelor's degree in Ag Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related technical degree, or equivalent working experience.
Additional Notes: • Manager prefers candidates with experience in a steel manufacturing environment. • Proficiency with MS Office and experience in a team environment required. • Entry-level candidates will not be considered. • Metatarsals required on the first day; business casual dress code. • No travel required. • Potential to drive a Deere-owned Gator after training. • Interviews will be onsite or via MS Teams, and the position will start onsite.