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Assembly Engineer

John Deere · Moline, IL

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$68k–$102k
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
18+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
15 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at John Deere (industrial) in Moline, IL. 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.

They ask for
18+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Lean, FMEA, Control plans, PLC, Automation, Assembly lines
Base pay
$68k–$102k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $98k–$146k. This one lists $68k–$102k.

Median of the low and high ends of 25 live postings that list pay, out of 53 manufacturing engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 52 other live manufacturing postings in Illinois.

Base pay
About 30% below similar roles

Typical $96k–$146k, from 20 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (18+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 45%
  • ✓ Automation 42%
  • ✓ Lean 36%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 34%
  • ✓ Tooling 28%
  • New product launch 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Control plans, Assembly lines, Time studies, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 18+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Promotion path mentioned

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    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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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

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

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.

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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.

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Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline

Function: Factory Engineering (CA)

Title: Assembly Engineer - 125013

Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

Your

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 to

support 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.

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