Foundry Engineer

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Date: Jan 16, 2026

Location: Waterloo, Iowa, US, 50701

Company: John Deere

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Iowa  - Waterloo  
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Foundry Engineer - 117600 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

 

  

 

Your Responsibilities

 

As a Foundry Engineer for JD Waterloo Works located in Waterloo, IA, you will:

 

  • Research, test, and implement new materials and processes to enhance casting cost efficiency and quality.
  • Conduct special process audits of casting suppliers to ensure adherence to standards.
  • Assist supply management and design teams with casting failure analysis requests through the Casting Center of Excellence.
  • Design, refine, and deliver training programs for casting buyers, foundry employees, and casting designers.
  • Collaborate with University Metal Casting Programs to stay connected with research and contribute to curriculum development. 

 

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

 

What Skills You Need

 

  • 5 or more years of experience in Process Control Monitoring & Improvement
  • 3 or more years of experience with the materials and processes used in, Green Sand Mold Making, Cold Box Core Making, Shot Blast Cleaning
  • 3 or more years of experience with the materials and processes used in a Coreless Induction, Cupola, or Arc melting process.
  • 3 or more years of experience performing Casting Defect Analysis
  • Strong analytic skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
  • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to understand multiple, complex requests and negotiate a mutually beneficial plan in a very dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor other members on team in areas of expertise 

 

What Makes You Stand Out

 

  • Additive Manufacturing Experience
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Experience auditing foundry processes and developing improvement plans
  • Experience implementing new processes into manufacturing
  • Experience in foundry tooling design
  • Experience in iron gating system design
  • Experience in heat treating processes 

 

Education

 

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

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Metal Casting, Metallurgy, or Materials Engineering

What You'll Get

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, you'll 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:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
  • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
  • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

 $92,400.00  - $138,600.00  + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

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.

 

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & 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 company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & 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.

 

 

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