Product Engineer

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.

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John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina - Fuquay Varina, NC

Function: Product Engineering (CA)

Title: Product Engineer - 124154

Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

## Your Responsibilities

As a Product Engineer for JD Turf Care located in Fuquay Varina, NC, you will:

• Be part of a dynamic and energetic team developing innovative Golf & Turf products and solutions.
• Design, develop, and validate mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for current and future Golf & Turf equipment applications.
• Support continuous improvement, model year updates, quality enhancements, cost reduction initiatives, and new product development projects from concept through production.
• Work within a global cross-functional team to define requirements, solve complex technical challenges, and deliver solutions that improve product performance, reliability, quality, and customer experience.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of material, and technical documentation using enterprise engineering tools and processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply management, quality, validation, and product support teams to develop robust and manufacturable product solutions.
• Participate in prototype builds, field evaluations, product testing, and design reviews to validate product performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Apply engineering fundamentals, analytical tools, and structured problem-solving methods to investigate product issues and implement effective solutions.
• Support supplier and component development activities, including design reviews, testing, and implementation of engineering changes.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

## What Skills You Need

• 1 or more years of product engineering experience in off-road equipment or automotive.
• 1 or more years of CAD (PTC Creo or equivalent) and GD&T application.
• Experience with product development and knowledge of the overall process (design, analysis, test, manufacturing, sourcing).
• Experience collecting requirements from stakeholders and making data-driven decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to communicate within a cross-functional team across multiple sites and drive results.
• Ability to lead and execute sub-system level design projects.

## What Makes You Stand Out

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Experience with at least one vehicle-level new product development cycle.
• Experience implementing cost and warranty-focused initiatives and utilizing root cause analysis.
• Experience modeling complex parts and surface modeling in CAD.
• A track record of innovation.
• Professional Golf & Turf industry experience.
• Experience working with PDM, SAP, and other enterprise systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and people skills.

## Education

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

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Agricultural, Electrical - Others may apply)

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.

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