Part-Time Student - Factory Engineering - East Moline, IL

Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - East Moline Function: Factory Engineering (CA) Title: Part-Time Student - Factory Engineering - East Moline, IL - 125432 Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.

The Part-Time Student Program is primarily designed to augment the Company’s regular full-time staff and is for students who work in parallel to their school schedule YEAR-ROUND.

Your Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineering PTS supporting the X9 Combine Assembly Line, located in East Moline, IL, you will play a hands‑on, shop‑floor‑first role focused on execution, ownership, and results.

Additionally, you will:

• Provide daily Manufacturing Engineering support to ensure the X9 Combine Line meets safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Act as the first responder to shop floor issues, working directly with operations to quickly diagnose problems and drive corrective actions.
• Identify and implement process improvements that move the business forward rather than maintaining the status quo.
• Support investigation of production and quality issues, helping identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Improve manufacturing processes through updates to operator methods, work instructions, tooling, material presentation, and workstation layouts.
• Support implementation of product and process changes, ensuring smooth integration into production.
• This role requires strong ownership, comfort operating in a fast‑paced environment, and a willingness to step into challenging situations to support the business.

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Software Programming or Computer Science Discipline; Others may apply.
• Must be registered as a full-time student at a U.S. local accredited college/university.
• Graduation date of Spring 2027 or later.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
• Available to work during the academic year 10-20 hours/weekly.
• Available to work during the summer semester 30-40 hours/weekly.
• Must be able to commute to the work location in East Moline, IL on a daily basis year-round.

What Makes You Stand Out

• High Sense of Urgency
• Experience in manufacturing or building things
• Excellent Communicator

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 Benefit Pension)
• 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