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Job Requisition #46048227 - Materials Engineer When a John Deere machine roars to life, the workhorse that powers it came from John Deere Power Systems. Manufacturing heavy-duty industrial engines and drive-train components for John Deere equipment operations, Power Systems is also a major supplier to other equipment manufacturer markets worldwide. Technology, precision manufacturing and world-famous John Deere quality go into every engine and drivetrain we design and manufacture. 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. John Deere Power Systems is seeking to fill a Materials Engineer position within the Materials Engineering Department. The position is day shift and is located in Waterloo, IA. This position serves as support to Machining and Assembly Business Units, Quality, Engine Engineering, Supply Management and Field Service Support.

Position Responsibilities:

Crankshaft process control, which includes various aspects of heat-treat process control and review of production results, destructive testing and disposition of suspect material as well as continuous improvement activities.
Support and oversee crankshaft Magnetic Particle Testing and electrolytic acid etching processes. Support includes operator training, audits, disposition of suspect material and continuous improvement activities.
Work requests originating from field failure analysis, Engine Works production/engine audit non-conformances and Product Engineering Center failure analysis (fatigue testing, life tests, etc.). Determine Root Cause analysis and recommends corrective actions.
Various manufacturing process engineer responsibilities as applicable to those associated to Materials Engineering.
Identifies and implements process improvements that support strategic initiatives including cost reduction and quality improvements. May lead continuous improvement teams on relatively simple or complex processes.

Education

BS in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or other applicable Engineering discipline.
MS in Metallurgical/Materials Engineering or Business a plus but not required.

Required Skills and Experience

Induction heat-treatment and associated tooling/components.
Experience with engines. Experience with diesel engines a plus.
Destructive and non-destructive testing techniques and material evaluation. MPI experience a plus.
Strong skill-set with ferrous metallurgy.
Metallography sample preparation and equipment.
Fluent with reading and interpreting steel and cast iron microstructures.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Experience in planning, organizing and implementing of engineering projects.
Factory/manufacturing experience.
Mid-level failure analysis experience.
Experience working in a multi-functional, high performance, team-based work group.
Skills and understanding of complex suite of engineering (electronic) tools and manufacturing technology.

Desired Skills and Experience

Magnetic particle testing. (ASNT Level I Operator Certification).
Working knowledge with SAP.
Six Sigma experience. Green Belt Certification.
Knowledge of drawing and schematic interpretation, product models, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

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. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please apply directly at www.johndeere.jobs