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Assembly Engineer

John Deere

Moline, ILJob$68–102K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$68–102K/yr
Location
Moline, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Assembly Engineer supports John Deere Cyliner Internal Platform in Moline, Illinois. The role establishes assembly documentation and layouts, addresses manufacturing quality issues, implements safety and productivity improvements, and uses electronic tools to evaluate product designs and assembly changes. The posting seeks knowledge of assembly-line design, mistake-proofing, teamwork, and lean manufacturing; related engineering education or experience is described as ideal.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Assembly Line DesignMixed-Model Line BalancingMistake-ProofingTeamworkFlexible HoursLean ManufacturingShop Floor ManufacturingWork MeasurementQuality ToolsManufacturing ProcessesTool DesignTotal Preventive MaintenanceFacilitiesPLC ProgrammingAutomation SystemsManufacturing Controls

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related ExperienceMust Be 18+

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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 - Moline

Function: Factory Engineering (CA)

Title: Assembly Engineer - 125013

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your Responsibilities

As an Assembly Engineer for John Deere Cyliner Internal Platform located in Moline, IL , you will:

  • Establish and maintain detailed assembly documentation, define operations layouts, procure tools and fixtures for various assembly tasks.

  • Define and investigate manufacturing quality issues, gather and analyze relevant data, and propose and implement solutions to those issues.

  • Innovate and implement safety, ergonomic, quality and productivity improvement ideas.

  • Apply electronic tools across a broad range of applications to evaluate new product designs, engineering changes, and proposed assembly sequence revisions.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

  • Knowledge and experience with assembly line design and balancing mixed-model assembly lines.

  • Knowledge and experience in identifying and implementing mistake-proofing solutions to improve overall product quality.

  • Ability to work well within a team environment and among different levels of the organization.

  • Ability to work flexible hours, as needed tosupport the business.

  • Ability to apply lean manufacturing concepts and tools to eliminate waste.

What Makes You Stand Out

  • Knowledge of shop floor manufacturing and work measurement.

  • Knowledge and application of quality tools (PFMEA, control plans, etc).

  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality, tooling, tool design, total preventative maintenance, and facilities.

  • Knowledge of PLC programming, automation systems, and manufacturing controls.

Education

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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred) or other related experience in a technical discipline.

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

  • 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

  • Vacation and Holiday Pay

$67,692.00 - $101,532.00 + 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.

ACA Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Notice

The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,539 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$68–102K/yr
  • Illinois median$84–120K/yr84 salary ranges
  • US median$97–143K/yr3,181 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $85K, is 15% below the Illinois median midpoint ($100K) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Engineer salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 108 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Illinois and 5,539 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (4,386 postings).
Education
3,153 of the 5,539 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (57%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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