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Design/Mechanical Engineer - Military Veterans

at John Deere

Mechanical Engineer Wanted!
Location: Rockford, IL
Company: RCE Equipment Solutions

About Us
At RCE Equipment Solutions, we dont just build machineswe build game-changers! Specializing in railroad construction equipment and rail-related products, we take pride in customizing every project to perfection. Our secret? An impressively talented engineering team thats designed everything from exclusive rail gear to powerful booms and drills that can tackle the toughest jobs. With every project, we craft solutions that keep our customers on trackliterally.

The Role
We're on the hunt for a Mechanical Engineer to join our crew of innovators! If you enjoy designing cutting-edge equipment and thrive on improving existing designs, this is the place for you. At RCE, youll dive into exciting projects where your ideas will turn into the real-world tools that help keep the railways running.

What You'll Do
1. Collaborate with our engineering team to design and develop new rail construction equipment and tools.
2. Put your creativity to the test as you improve and optimize our existing products. Experience with AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop/Inventor is required.
3. Work hands-on with our in-house manufacturing team to ensure designs come to life exactly how you envision.
4. Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting to make sure our customers are always riding smooth rails.

What We're Looking For
1. Experience in an engineering-related work environment (and a passion for designing cool stuff). Five years of experience strongly preferred. Design experience in rail or heavy equipment industry a plus.
2.A problem-solver who loves digging into new challenges and improving existing designs.
3.Strong collaboration skillsyou're a team player, and you love turning ideas into reality.
4.Capable of writing operation manuals and service bulletins.
5. Areas of knowledge that are helpful: machining and fabrication operations regarding a weldment; operation and capabilities of construction equipment; and hydraulic and electrical systems.

Why Join Us?
Be part of a fun, dynamic team that doesnt just think outside the boxwe build new boxes (and awesome rail equipment).Get the satisfaction of seeing your designs go from concept to real-world use.Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities in a company thats on the cutting edge of innovation. Third generation family business.

United States / Remote

John Deere

We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country.  Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job.  It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community.  It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!

Interested in joining the industry's best?  At John Deere, veterans will find: 

•  A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world 

•  A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer

•  A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives 

•  Market leading pay and benefits

John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States.   Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander.  Potential opportunities include:

•  Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities

•  Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades

•  Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources

How to apply:

Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.

Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information.  In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile.  Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.

Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!

All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP.  We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.  

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