Manufacturing Engineer - Gear Machining

Manufacturing Engineer - Gear Machining

Waterloo, Iowa - Full Time

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at John Deere's facility in Waterloo, Iowa. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will plan, coordinate, and perform Manufacturing Engineering work for a project or process. Operate in a team environment within either the enterprise product delivery process or the enterprise order fulfillment process. At this level, projects are of moderate scope and responsibility or may be a significant portion of a major and diverse project or process; decisions are made within established guidelines and may be reviewed by supervisors and/or managers. May assign, coordinate and review portions of the work for support personnel, contractors, and suppliers.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

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, procurement of metal removal machines; lead planning and implementation of machining cells.
• Lead new model preparations and procurement of tooling, gauges, new machines and more for an efficient production process.

Requirements:

• Ability to work first shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) but start/end times need to be flexible based on production schedules. Overtime is likely, weekend and before shift starts.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels in the organization and supplier personnel.
• Demonstrated high ability with Excel, Outlook, Word.
• Demonstrated ability to proficiently use algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete multiple, concurrent projects.
• Ability and willingness to work variable hours to include off-shifts and overtime including weekend days if needed.
• Three or more years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a component manufacturing environment related to turning, milling, drilling.
• Demonstrated experience with the selection and procurement of capital equipment.
• Experience with machine programming related to gear and spline cutting processes.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in roles that required a working knowledge of turning, milling, drilling, and hard finishing of ferrous materials.
• Experience applying gear and shaft manufacturing tools and technology.
• Experience in shop floor process adjustments necessary to correct geometry and quality problems.
• Experience with interpreting part prints and GD&T designations.
• Experience with the use of AutoCAD or related software.
• Experience with leading and supporting cross functional teams for projects of moderate scope.
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or other data analysis tools.
• Experience in using SAP.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources?

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our primary focus is on project-based product development and Manufacturing Engineering support. Our primary industries of focus are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions which keep our clients engaged as a partner in their journey. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunity for growth.

Our primary delivery center is our Technical Center in Waterloo, IA, as well as numerous customer areas we serve with onsite and remote teams throughout the U.S.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly