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Job Title:

Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

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Production Line Support Location:

Davenport, IA 52809 (100% Onsite)

Pay Rate:

$37.00

•$40.00 per hour on W2

Duration:

12 Months Contract (High potential for extension)

Shift:

1st Shift | Monday

•Friday | 6:00 AM

•2:30 PM (5-8 hours OT as production demands require) Job Summary We are seeking an action-oriented Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join our Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) engineering team in Davenport, IA. In this hands-on, shop-floor integrated role supporting the Loader Cabs Assembly Line for heavy construction and forestry machinery, you will troubleshoot live assembly processes, eliminate production bottlenecks, and maintain daily build targets. Working directly alongside assembly line operators, maintenance technicians, quality engineers, and plant leadership, you will author standard work documentation (SOE/OMS), optimize workstation layouts, integrate assembly fixturing, and lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, ergonomics, defect prevention, and cycle-time reduction.

Key Responsibilities Shop-Floor Line Support:

Provide active, hands-on manufacturing engineering troubleshooting directly on the Loader Cabs assembly line to resolve mechanical fit issues and keep production running smoothly.

Standard Work & Line Balancing:

Establish, maintain, and update workstation ergonomic layouts, labor standards, Operator Methods Sheets (OMS), and Sequences of Events (SOE). Continuous Improvement (CI): Identify, design, and implement engineering solutions that eliminate assembly safety hazards, reduce operator strain/ergonomic risk, eliminate scrap, and balance line cycle times.

Tooling & Small Capital Projects:

Lead small-to-moderate tooling modifications, assembly fixture integrations, and new manufacturing equipment rollouts across cab workstations.

Process Systems & Controls:

Utilize plant Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and engineering databases to manage routing changes, update work instructions, and track assembly quality.

Cross-Functional Teaming:

Partner closely with front-line wage operators, skilled trades, tooling leads, and design engineering to drive rapid root-cause problem solving.

Required Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical work experience.

Experience:

1+ years of manufacturing or assembly engineering experience in a fast-paced production environment (relevant engineering co-op or internship experience will be considered) .

Assembly Process Acumen:

Practical understanding of assembly workflows, workstation tooling, line balancing, and preventative maintenance concepts.

Standard Work Knowledge:

Hands-on experience developing or maintaining Sequences of Events (SOE), time studies, labor standards, or work center documentation.

Floor Collaboration:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with hourly production teams, technical trades, and cross-functional leadership.

Safety & PPE:

Must possess and wear standard manufacturing safety shoes/boots on Day 1 along with required plant PPE.

Note:

Only US Citizens and Green Card Holders will be considered on a direct W2 basis. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position. Preferred Qualifications Prior manufacturing engineering experience with vehicle cab assembly, heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, or automotive build lines. Experience utilizing smart DC electric torque tooling (e.g., Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand) and error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) fixturing. Working knowledge of enterprise SAP and plant Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Familiarity with Lean manufacturing tools, 5S, Kaizen events, and ergonomic risk assessments.

Background Check:

Yes JM-R7 #IND2 Application Question(s): Are you a US Citizen or Green Card Holder? (

Note:

Visa sponsorship is unavailable for this placement now or in the future). Do you hold a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline OR equivalent technical manufacturing engineering experience? Do you possess at least 1+ years of manufacturing or assembly engineering experience (including structured co-op/internship experience)? Do you have hands-on experience authoring or updating assembly documentation such as Sequences of Events (SOE), Operator Methods Sheets (OMS), or conducting time studies? Have you supported live assembly line operations directly on the factory floor? This position is 100% onsite in Davenport, IA 52809 operating on 1st Shift (6:00 AM

•2:30 PM with 5-8 hrs weekly OT potential) and requires safety shoes on Day 1. Can you meet these requirements? Are you ready for a comprehensive background check and drug screen in accordance with local laws and regulations? Cube Hub payroll is "Bi-Weekly" (we pay every other Friday). Are you comfortable with this policy? Please confirm your primary email address, contact phone number, and agreement to the hourly pay rate range

Pay:

$37.00

•$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person