Design Engineer - Seeding Group Product Development

Share ideas that shape innovation. One of the world's great companies and an innovative leader in technology, John Deere offers an inclusive culture where teamwork thrives and performance is rewarded. It's the perfect career destination for high-level challenge and ongoing growth and mobility. Job Description: Design Engineer - Seeding Group Product Development For additional Employment Opportunities at John Deere visit: www.JohnDeereCareers.com With the creation of the first commercially successful self-scouring steel plow in 1837, John Deere made it possible for America's pioneering families to grow food.  From this simple, yet monumental beginning has sprung a company that helps feed humanity all over the world.  Our business rests on the design and technology of innovation, developing and manufacturing advanced agricultural machines that are as technologically advanced as they are rugged, providing great value to our customers.  Today, John Deere is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment.  John Deere Agriculture touches the lives of countless farmers throughout the world who use our equipment to produce food, fiber and fuel to help improve the lives of families, communities and economies worldwide.  View location information to learn more about the area. One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program.  Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time. Explanation Statement John Deere Agricultural Equipment Division is seeking an design engineer to be an active member on a future projects delivery team supporting other functional areas in developing concepts, designs, and models in Pro/E based on specialized knowledge of engineering practices with emphasis on reliability, quality, function, and cost of product. In this position, you will:  Utilize SAP to create engineering change notifications for release of components and subsystems into production.  Work with cross functional teams to facilitate detailed planning in order to ensure successful implementation of new designs. Facilitate resolution of complex technical problems by incorporating input from other engineers, manufacturing, staff organizations, and customers. Provide technical support to marketing, manufacturing, quality, supply management, design teams worldwide and technical support teams to ensure customer satisfaction. Education  Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering or equivalent experience.Required Skills and Experience  2+ years of product design experience. Must have experience managing projects through all phases of the product delivery process.  Expertise in Pro/E modeling. Knowledge of fabrication and welding processes. Part print interpretation knowledge. Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) experience.  Excellent communication skills. Desired Skills and Experience  SAP experience. Excellent problem solving skills. Ability to use Six Sigma techniques. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties 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. They may vary from position to position. Join a company that keeps you growing. Because we are a large, global organization with many disciplines and locations, you'll have the opportunity to explore different roles. Plus, our continued growth constantly creates new advancement opportunities. We offer compensation based on both individual and company performance, as well as total rewards package that includes an attractive 401(k), a Defined Benefit Pension plan fully paid by the company, complete health coverage, wellness programs and a variety of other benefits designed to support your success.