Manufacturing Engineer

Welding Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer

Ready to Fast-Track Your Engineering Career?

If you're an Engineering graduate who wants real-world experience with robotics, automation, welding technology, manufacturing systems, and world-class production operations, this opportunity could completely change the trajectory of your career.

You'll work inside one of the largest and most technologically advanced automotive manufacturing facilities in the region, supporting highly automated production systems, advanced robotics, welding technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Many engineers who start in this group move into leadership positions, controls engineering, manufacturing engineering, robotics, automation, and plant management roles. This team is widely recognized as one of the best professional training grounds in the St.

Louis manufacturing market.

Why Engineers Love This Opportunity

Hands-on exposure to industrial robotics and automation

Work directly with advanced robotic welding systems

Learn from experienced manufacturing, controls, and maintenance professionals

Develop troubleshooting skills that are highly valued across manufacturing industries

Fast-track career progression into engineering leadership, controls engineering, automation, quality, or operations

Exposure to some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in North America

Competitive hourly pay plus significant overtime opportunities

Potential to earn over $90K - $100,000 in your first year

What You'll Be Doing

As a Welding Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer, you'll serve as a technical resource supporting highly automated body shop operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Troubleshooting welding and automated production equipment
• Supporting robotic welding and joining systems
• Working closely with Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams
• Identifying root causes of manufacturing issues
• Improving welding and production processes
• Supporting new robotics installations and automation upgrades
• Coaching technicians on troubleshooting and process improvements
• Driving continuous improvement projects
• Monitoring production performance, quality, and equipment reliability
• Helping maintain world-class safety and quality standards

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering or related technical field)
• Manufacturing internship, co-op, project, or work experience
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to work overtime and rotating shifts when needed

Highly Preferred

• Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Welding Engineering experience
• Robotics or Automation experience
• Controls or PLC exposure
• Body Shop manufacturing experience
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of resistance welding processes

Bottom Line

If you are an ambitious engineer looking for a role that will accelerate your technical development, expose you to advanced robotics and automation, and give you the opportunity to earn near six figures early in your career, this is one of the strongest engineering opportunities currently available in the St. Louis market.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wentzville, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents);
Short and long-term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wentzville, MO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

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