<p>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 were all about at John Deere. And its why were investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the worlds brightest minds are tackling the worlds biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, well put you to work. RIGHT NOW.</p><h5> </h5><p><span><em>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.</em></span></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em><span><span><b>Primary Location:</b> United States (US) - Louisiana  - Thibodaux  <br /><b>Function:</b> Factory Engineering (CA)<br /><b>Title: </b>Manufacturing Engineer II Weld - 115222</span></span></em> <br /><em><span><span><b>Onsite/Remote:</b>Onsite Position</span></span></em></p><p> </p><p><em><span><span><span></span></span></span></em>  </p><p><em><span><span><span></span></span></span></em> </p><div><div><div><h2>Your Responsibilities</h2></div><div><p> </p><p><span>As a <strong>Manufacturing Engineer Weld</strong> for JD Thibodaux located in <strong>Thibodaux, LA,</strong> you will: </span></p><p> </p><ul><li><span>Mentor entry level engineers within the business unit </span></li><li><span>Have ownership of weld departments and ensure business goals are met</span></li><li><span>Contribute to the welding process strategy and smart connected factory road map</span></li><li><span>Provide project management leadership in capital projects with a focus on safety, productivity, and capacity </span></li></ul><p> </p><p><span><strong> VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position </strong></span></p></div></div><div><div><h2>What Skills You Need</h2></div><div><p> </p><ul><li><span>4 or more years experience in a welding manufacturing environment </span></li><li><span>4 or more years experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing </span></li><li><span>4 or more years experience with problem solving and root cause analysis </span></li><li><span>Project management experience - Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on sequencing and scheduling tasks into a project plan </span></li><li><span>Demonstrated skills with electronic tools such as Creo, Creo-View</span></li><li><span>Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and have a collaborative mindset </span></li><li><span>Ability to travel up to 25% based on business needs</span></li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2>What Makes You Standout</h2></div><div><p> </p><ul><li><span>Robotic welding experience </span></li><li><span>Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with both salary and wage employees </span></li><li><span>Experience managing and applying safe systems of work without supervision and providing technical guidance when required </span></li><li><span>Identifies, assesses, prioritizes and manages risks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required  </span></li><li><span>Welding Engineering degree</span></li><li><span>Demonstrated skills with dimensional inspection software</span> </li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2>Education </h2></div><div><p> </p><p><span>Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:</span></p><p> </p><ul><li><span> Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent manufacturing engineering experience </span></li></ul></div></div></div><div><p><b>What Youll Get</b></p><p>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, youll 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:</p><ul><li>Flexible work arrangements</li><li>Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses</li><li>Savings &amp; Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)</li><li>Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account</li><li>Adoption assistance</li><li>Employee Assistance Programs</li><li>Tuition assistance</li><li>Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations</li><li>Charitable contribution match</li><li>Employee Purchase Plan &amp; numerous discount programs for personal use</li></ul><p> $76,860.00  - $115,284.00  + Benefits</p><p>Follow this link to learn more about our Total Rewards Package <a href="https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3XCd8fL</a> </p><p><span><span>Must be 18 years of age or older to apply</span></span></p></div><p><span>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.</span></p><p> </p><p><span>The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere &amp; 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 companys board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere &amp; 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.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span>ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice</span></p><p><span><span><em>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, 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.</em></span></span></p><p> </p>