Entry level - Manufacturing Engineer - Weld

Manufacturing Engineer I - Welding (Contract)

Location: Moline, IL (Onsite from Day
1)

Duration: 12 Months (with potential for extension)

Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM); must be flexible to work 10-hour days and weekends as needed.

Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position. Citizens or Permanent Residents only.

We are seeking a driven and proactive Manufacturing Engineer I to join our Weld Engineering team in Moline, IL. In this role, you will provide critical front-line engineering support for our manual and robotic welding operations within the Order Fulfillment Process (OFP).

Note:

This is an engineering and troubleshooting role; you will not be performing any physical welding applications.

• Front-Line Support: Provide daily support for the welding floor (manual and robotic lines). Respond to line calls, troubleshoot equipment and tooling issues, and support operators with quality-related questions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements relating to fixtures, line efficiencies, and weld process optimization. Utilize your understanding of line design, material presentation, and cycles of imbalance to eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks.
• Quality &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Apply quality engineering principles to welding processes to ensure high-standard output. Collaborate closely with the broader weld manufacturing engineering team on ongoing projects and operational support.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Welding, Industrial, or Manufacturing) OR equivalent related manufacturing engineering work experience.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling design, total preventative maintenance (TPM), and facilities.
• Experience utilizing engineering systems, tools, and databases.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for tooling and production floor bottlenecks.

• Hands-on experience with Fanuc robotic weld systems or PLC-driven robotic lines.
• Prior experience in Quality Engineering specifically related to welding operations.
• Practical knowledge of line design, cycles of imbalance, and manufacturing management tools.

• Round 1: 15-minute introductory phone screen.
• Round 2: 1-hour technical and behavioral interview via Microsoft Teams.