Product Development Engineer Jobs

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 - Ankeny

Function: Engineering (CA)

Title: Product Development Engineer - 97699

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As a Product Development Engineer on the Tillage Product Engineering Team for John Deere located in Ankeny, IA, you will provide technical leadership and design solutions for Tillage EPDP/New Product Development and Continuous Improvement (CI) projects. In addition, you will:

• Compile necessary information (engineering decisions and reports of pertinent design analyses data) to document the design solution required for building of prototypes and adoption of the design.
• Provide technical support to marketing, manufacturing, quality and supply management organizations.
• Analyze design requirements and determine engineering specifications which must be fulfilled for complex problems or projects of moderate scope.
• Develop possible design solutions to improve cost, quality and performance based on specialized knowledge of engineering applications.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Knowledge of the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP), Enterprise Technology Development process (ETDP) and/or Enterprise Customer Acquisition Process (ECAP) or similar processes.
• Skill in using company information systems and processes.
• Fundamental understanding of tillage machine forms. Knowledge/familiarity with tillage products manufactured by competitors.
• Knowledge in engineering principles, theory and practice as well as tillage product knowledge.
• Skill in using computer aided design and/or engineering tools.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Diverse experience in other areas of product development such as Product Verification & Validation, Quality, Manufacturing, Analysis, etc
• Advanced engineering or business degree
• Training and experience in Systems Engineering
• Training and experience in Six Sigma tools
• Understanding of agricultural practices, John Deere and competitive equipment, and customer requirements

Education

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (4 years or equivalent)

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:

• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Benefit Pension)
• Adoption assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
• Tuition assistance
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible work arrangements

Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL

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, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.