Manufacturing Engineer

Your Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer for John Deere Thibodaux located in Thibodaux, Louisiana you will:

• Collaborate and Communicate: Work closely with Factory Engineering, Operations, Material Flow Engineering, and 5S teams to ensure alignment with safety, quality, and delivery objectives
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to implementing lean principles to enhance efficiency and performance
• Assist with Standards and Specifications: Help draft engineering standards and evaluate their effectiveness under the guidance of senior colleagues
• Support Process Analysis and Improvement: Assist in analyzing information and defining methods, process steps, and equipment required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and systems
• Assist with Standards and Specifications: Help draft engineering standards and evaluate their effectiveness under the guidance of senior colleagues
• Manage Layout and Part-Level Data: Participate in projects to develop new layouts and improve existing ones to support safety, quality, and delivery goals, while ensuring accuracy of part-level data in layout and process systems to support Plan for Every Part (PFEP)—defining how each component is received, stored, packaged, and delivered
• Coordinate External Activities: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact while working within an established contract management plan
• Execute Project Tasks with Accountability: Complete tasks within established project plans, meeting timelines and objectives with accuracy and attention to detail
  
  
  

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive approach to implementing change and fostering a culture of innovation
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles
• Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD/Creo)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation and work instructions

What Makes You Stand Out

• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or engineering
• Experience with process improvement projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with Plan for Every Part (PFEP) and factory layout development
• Knowledge of simulation tools or digital twin technology
• Experience with material flow optimization and 5S implementation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Education

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

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or technology related field