Manufacturing Engineer – Work Preparation

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer, Work Preparation | John Deere

The Tone:
This is a temporary, full-time or part-time role at Maschinenfabrik Kemper GmbH & Co. KG, a John Deere company, located in Stadtlohn. We are an industry specialist for harvesting headers, pick-ups, corn crackers, and replacement rollers, operating worldwide as an independent entity under the John Deere umbrella. In this role, you will be a vital part of an agile team, improving manufacturing processes and enhancing product quality and employee satisfaction. Your work contributes to a vision of a future farm, leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, and connectivity to sustainably feed the world.

The TL;DR
• Role: Temporary (until 31.10.2028)
• Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Location: In-person, Stadtlohn

• Team: Agile Team, Factory Engineering
• Mission: Improve manufacturing processes to increase quality and employee satisfaction.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems, MS Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Development: Develop existing manufacturing processes and integrate new manufacturing technologies and digital solutions into production.
• Workplace Optimization: Plan, design, and optimize production, assembly, and workstations, considering efficiency, ergonomics, and economic viability.
• Performance Improvement: Analyze manufacturing processes and derive sustainable improvement measures to enhance quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Feasibility Assessment: Evaluate the technical and economic feasibility of new products and manufacturing requirements, developing production-oriented optimization proposals.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Coordinate collaboration with design, production, logistics, quality, and international John Deere innovation centers to realize optimal production solutions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Experience: Professional experience in work preparation, production planning, or industrial engineering.
• Skills: Knowledge of time management, work studies (REFA), process and layout planning; proficiency with ERP systems and MS Office; analytical, structured, and independent working style with an enjoyment for complex issues; strong initiative, teamwork, and communication skills with a confident demeanor.
• Bonus: Project management or Scrum Master knowledge is advantageous.