A Manufacturing Engineer uses technology and engineering to help companies and organizations manufacture products with efficient use of time, resources, and energy.
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with strong technical expertise in metal fabrication, precision machining, sheet metal processing, and tool design? Do you excel at designing and continuously improving manufacturing processes, troubleshooting complex shop-floor tooling challenges, and optimizing production workflows in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment? As Cerebral Staffing , we are seeking an action-oriented Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication to join our team supporting our client, John Deere , at their world-class manufacturing facility in Dubuque, IA . Whether you bring years of hands-on fabrication experience or an engineering background focused on machining and tool design, we want to hear from you. Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication - John Deere (Dubuque, IA) This is a high-impact, long-term 1+ year contract opportunity paying up to $50/hr , including 2 weeks of PTO . Operating 100% onsite on 1st shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) in Dubuque, IA , you will plan, coordinate, and execute manufacturing engineering work supporting machining, sheet metal, and tooling design processes to hit safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
Position Details & Compensation Pay Rate:
Up to $50/hr (W2) .
Location:
100% Onsite at John Deere Dubuque Works ( Dubuque, IA ).
Duration:
1+ Years (Providing strong contract stability).
Shift & Hours:
1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday). Overtime hours required as requested based on project needs.
Diagnose operational bottlenecks, execute root-cause analyses, and implement engineering change requests to improve quality, cost, and machine throughput.
Feasibility Testing & Validation:
Develop engineering solutions, coordinate feasibility testing, and inspect equipment/tooling installations to ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety codes.
Supplier & External Partner Coordination:
Collaborate with external suppliers, tooling vendors, and subcontractors to manage project deliverables, equipment specs, and contracted engineering work.
Cross-Functional Alignment:
Provide technical support and hands-on guidance to production operators, trade technicians, project managers, and quality teams.
Required Qualifications & Skills Education:
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, OR equivalent hands-on manufacturing engineering work experience/training.
Manufacturing Background:
Demonstrated manufacturing engineering experience involving machining, sheet metal fabrication, tooling, and equipment design .
Technical & Analytical Execution:
Strong ability to interpret complex technical drawings, apply engineering specifications, and execute change management protocols.
Project & Safety Management:
Proven ability to manage engineering projects within established schedules while strictly adhering to safe work systems and risk-management practices.
Communication:
Clear verbal and written communication skills to present technical solutions, write engineering reports, and collaborate across functional teams. What Makes You Stand Out Hands-on experience designing or upgrading sheet metal, machining, or tooling fixtures. Track record of coordinating with tooling suppliers or external automation vendors. Working knowledge of project management, cost modeling, and Lean/continuous improvement methodologies.
APPLY NOW
to lead high-visibility fabrication and machining initiatives, optimize heavy equipment manufacturing, and build a rewarding career path with John Deere!
Pay:
Up to $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
