Weld Manufacturing Engineer

Weld Manufacturing Engineer

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 work as a Weld Manufacturing Engineer for Tractor Cab Assembly Operations (TCAO) located in Waterloo, Iowa. You will provide support of welding and fabrication operations utilizing your technical experiences.

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

Duties:

• Drive continuous improvements working with a cross functional wage and salary team.
• Address quality issues utilizing data, root cause analysis, and mistake proofing methods.
• Establish sequence of events, part routings, proper operating method sheets, labor standards, layouts, tool concepts, part and equipment costs, and quality plans.
• Participate in team studies related to capacity, productivity, and efficiency.
• Support the launch of new product lines, model year changes & running changes.

Requirements:

• 1 - 3 years Fanuc Robotics Programming Knowledge & Experience.
• 1 - 3 years PLC Logic Understanding and Troubleshooting.
• 1 - 3 years' experience with welding of High Strength, low alloy steel.
• 1 - 3 years' experience with fabrication processes including laser cutting and bending.
• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift, weekly overtime, and periodic Saturdays.

Preferred Skills:

• Understanding of safety critical welded structures and critical asset management.
• Understanding of GD&T, Tool Design, & 3D Modeling Practical experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).
• Experience with shop floor manufacturing and incentive pay systems.
• Demonstrated experience effectively interacting and communicating with production employees, supervisors, managers, and other engineers.
• Experience using SAP and computer aided design and/or engineering tools (ie: Creo, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Experience in project management and business planning; small strategic projects or large tactical projects.
• Knowledge of and experience with capital budgeting and equipment justification.
• Experience with line design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance and visual management tools such as simulations and 3D factory.
• Work experience in a union environment.

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