Materials Engineer

Manufacturing/Production/Operations Share ideas that shape innovation. One of the world's great companies and an innovative leader in technology, John Deere offers an inclusive culture where teamwork thrives and performance is rewarded. It's the perfect career destination for high-level challenge and ongoing growth and mobility. Job Description: Materials Engineer For additional Employment Opportunities at John Deere visit: www.JohnDeereCareers.com Towering city skyscrapers, highways that crisscross the land, suburban neighborhoods around the corner and lush green forests - as a major manufacturer of construction equipment and the worldwide leader in forestry, John Deere is a part of them all. Articulated dump trucks, crawler dozers, backhoe loaders, excavators and graders do the work that helps build our cities and towns, improves our infrastructure and moves mountains of materials from earth to steel.  In the tough and time-sensitive business of construction, our value proposition of productivity, uptime and low operating costs gives our customers the assurances they demand. John Deere Forestry equipment works through timberland worldwide.  Technology development and product innovation continue to enhance efficiency and productivity, while making environmental stewardship a priority. John Deere is at the forefront – always developing new technology to make our machines work harder by working smarter. View location information to learn more about the area. 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 Construction and Forestry is seeking a Materials Engineer to provide chemical engineering support for the Dubuque Works facility and the C & F division.  In this position, you will:  Apply paint process and application expertise to assure quality results from two large, captive wet-on-wet paint systems as well as other smaller spray systems. Support the design engineering community, the supply management community, and quality organizations with coating expertise. Support safety and environmental engineering efforts in the operation of the facility. Provide expertise that selects and controls the machining fluids used within the facility. Integrate corrosion prevention knowledge to the shop floor and shipping operations. Support other chemical engineering processes in a back-up role.  These processes may include part cleanliness, oil properties, oil compatibility, RO process water generation, adhesives and elastomer properties, plating, and fluids such as fuel and anti-freeze. Travel on an infrequent basis. Education This position requires a degree in an engineering or technology field or equivalent experience. A four-year Chemical Engineering degree is highly preferred.Required Skills and Experience  This position requires competencies in areas of chemical materials and processes including but not limited to paint pretreatment process control, paint material properties, two component paint material delivery systems, emission understanding, waste stream control, and specification attribute testing. Ability to manage intermediately complex projects without need of supervisory intervention. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and material specifications. Intermediate to advanced understanding of desktop software tools. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience working in a shop floor environment. Ability to lead in a team environment.Desired Skills and Experience  Developed and demonstrated understanding of materials and their properties as it relates to their use in design and manufacture. Developed and demonstrated understanding of material evaluation techniques and the ability to conduct appropriate testing. Demonstrated ability to interpret data to develop value-added conclusions and recommendations. Ability to integrate business acumen into Materials Engineering decision making. Machining coolant experience. Decal application and adhesives background. Plating experience. Corrosion prevention expertise. Other chemical engineering experience.This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved. 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.  Join a company that keeps you growing. Because we are a large, global organization with many disciplines and locations, you'll have the opportunity to explore different roles. Plus, our continued growth constantly creates new advancement opportunities. We offer compensation based on both individual and company performance, as well as total rewards package that includes an attractive 401(k), a Defined Benefit Pension plan fully paid by the company, complete health coverage, wellness programs and a variety of other benefits designed to support your success.