Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Weld Location: Moline, IL Details: Contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role Pay Rate: $40.00 – 43.00/hr. with benefit inclusions
1st shift – 6am – 2:30pm CST
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future
Job Summary We are seeking a Weld Engineer to provide front-line support for welding operations within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on supporting production teams, resolving weld-related process and quality concerns, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with manufacturing engineering to enhance efficiency, tooling, and overall weld process performance. The position does not perform weld applications but serves as a key technical resource for welding operations, troubleshooting, and process support.
Responsibilities
Provide front-line support for welding operations, including manual and robotic weld processes.
Respond to production line calls and troubleshoot weld-related process, tooling, and quality issues.
Support operators with quality concerns and assist in resolving manufacturing issues.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering teams on process improvements and operational projects.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to weld fixtures, tooling, efficiency, and process performance.
Analyze line and process design, material presentation, and cycle imbalances to improve productivity.
Support production operations within the order fulfillment process.
Utilize engineering tools, systems, and databases to support manufacturing activities.
Partner with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and process enhancements.
Support quality initiatives and continuous monitoring of weld process performance.
Years of Experience and Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field – or equivalent work experience.
1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, welding, quality engineering, or a related engineering environment.
Skills Required
Knowledge of manufacturing and welding processes.
Experience supporting production operations, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Understanding of weld fixtures, tooling, tool design, and manufacturing process optimization.
Quality engineering experience or experience supporting quality initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of line and process design, material presentation, cycle balancing, and manufacturing management tools.
Experience using engineering systems, databases, and technical tools.
Familiarity with robotic welding systems, preferably Fanuc.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance concepts and manufacturing facilities support.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as business needs require.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Moline, IL
Salary
$40–$43 Per Hour
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
Manufacturing Managementunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Order/Customer Fulfillmentunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Analysisunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Productivity Managementunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Engineeringunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Tool and Die Manufacturingunmatched
Weldingunmatched
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