Design Engineer
John Deere
Design Engineer
John Deere
Builds farm, construction, and forestry machines
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 we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we'll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.
John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.
Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Silvis
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Design Engineer, Operator Station - 124656
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
As a Design Engineer, Operator Station for Ag Engineering - Modules Located in Silvis, IL you will:
• Serve as the global Hay and Harvest Operator Station CI engineering contact for new projects, coordinating across product lines, factories, and module engineering teams.
• Support factories and product line teams by evaluating build issues, field concerns, warranty inputs, and production feedback to define practical design solutions and drive timely corrective action.
• Develop and communicate clear work instructions, design guidance, implementation notes, and supporting documentation to ensure consistent execution across impacted locations and stakeholders.
• Support fit-up, prototype, production, and validation activities by helping resolve fit, function, assembly, and manufacturability concerns while aligning solutions with operator station requirements.
• Lead or support Engineering Change Management (ECM) activities, including project documentation, part release coordination, configuration updates, drawing/model changes, and cross-functional approval alignment.
VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in design engineering or a closely related engineering role.
• Ability to interpret and synthesize information from multiple sources, including factory feedback, warranty data, field reports, quality inputs, supplier information, and product line priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound engineering decisions using available information when issues are ambiguous, data is incomplete, or no straightforward execution plan exists.
• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, supply management, PV&V, service, product line, suppliers, and global engineering partners.
• Strong communication and execution skills, with the ability to explain technical issues, align stakeholders, document decisions, and drive actions through design review, fit-up, and ECM processes.
• Strong working knowledge of Operator Station systems, cab architecture, and interfaces across structures, interiors, HVAC, controls, seating, doors, glass, and related cab modules.
• Experience leading CI, warranty reduction, corrective action, factory support, cost reduction, or current product issue resolution projects from problem definition through release and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to influence global stakeholders across factories, product lines, suppliers, and engineering teams to align on technical direction when priorities or requirements differ.
• Advanced familiarity with John Deere engineering processes, including design standards, product delivery practices, change management workflows, ECM execution, part release, and configuration control.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methods, data analysis, trend identification, risk assessment, and project tracking discipline to prioritize issues, recommend solutions, and drive CI projects through implementation.
Ideally you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Advanced degree in engineering, engineering management, or a related technical field is beneficial but not required.
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:
$77,628.00 - $116,436.00 + 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.
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Builds farm, construction, and forestry machines
John Deere builds tractors, combines, and other farm machines, along with equipment for construction, forestry, road building, and lawn care. Many of its machines use GPS guidance and cameras to steer themselves and spray only the weeds they detect, and farmers track each field and machine through its Operations Center app. Deere sells machines, replacement parts, and repair service through a worldwide network of independent dealers, which handle sales, servicing, and trade-ins in their local areas. Deere & Company was founded in 1837 by blacksmith John Deere, whose steel plow cut through sticky prairie soil, and is based in Moline, Illinois.
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