A Once Premier Employer in Decline - Manufacturing Engineer II John Deere Employee Review

3.0
Nov 4, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

401(k) is amazing (10% match on 6%) Still have a pension (4% of base salary into an annuity fund) Encouraged to try new roles and to learn and grow

Cons

No longer the premier employer it used to be John May refuses to give salary employees decent raises (2 - 3% when inflation is 9%) John May is encouraging for our design engineering to be done in India and our manufacturing to be done in Mexico Most factories are falling apart. It is actually quite sad Annual bonuses half of what is normal despite record profits

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Money was above average for industry

Cons

Leadership deteriorated due to influx of people

3.0
Jul 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fun work, interesting problems to solve, good people in the office. Good 401k match.

Cons

Deere corporate doesn't care about it's employees. No promotions, tiny raises. No equity. Bad health insurance. Some people get promoted but only if you are good at kissing a** it seems.

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