Are you an action-oriented engineering professional who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment? As Cerebral Staffing, we are looking for a dedicated and proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join our team supporting our client, John Deere, in East Moline, IL. If you excel at troubleshooting assembly operations, implementing continuous improvement projects, and spending your day on the shop floor driving process efficiency, we want to hear from you. Manufacturing Engineer

• Assembly / Cabs
• 1st Shift
• John Deere Harvester Works This is a vital, long-term 1+ year contract opportunity paying up to $52/hr, including 2 Weeks of PTO.

Supporting current operations in the Front-End Equipment and Cab business unit, you will establish process controls, optimize assembly line layouts, and partner directly with shop floor teams to ensure high-volume manufacturing success.

Position Details & Compensation Pay Rate:

Up to $52/hr (W2).

Location:

100% Onsite at Harvester Works (East Moline, IL) from Day 1.

Duration:

1+ Years.

Shift:

Primarily 1st Shift (7:00 AM

• 3:30 PM).

Must be flexible to work off-shifts, overtime, and weekends as business needs require.

Benefits:

2 Weeks PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and Referral Bonuses.

Safety Gear:

Metatarsal safety boots are required on Day 1.

Visa Sponsorship:

Not available now or in the near future.

Core Responsibilities Shop Floor Assembly Support:

Spend a significant majority of your shift on the shop floor troubleshooting current assembly processes and supporting production until daily goals are met.

Process Documentation & Controls:

Establish Sequence of Events (SOE), work center layouts, torque tools, assembly fixturing, and Operator Method Sheets (OMS).

Continuous Improvement:

Identify and execute projects impacting shop floor safety, ergonomics, process quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

Systems Integration:

Utilize SAP and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to manage engineering functions, data, and process controls.

Required Skills & Experience Engineering Background:

Experience in manufacturing, industrial, reliability, design, or quality engineering.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Technology discipline.

Problem-Solving Mindset:

Self-starter with a bias toward action and the ability to execute tasks autonomously.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of working effectively in cross-functional team settings.

Logistics & Safety:

Must be able to consistently arrive on time and safely wear all required PPE (bump cap, safety glasses, earplugs, gloves, metatarsals). What Makes You Stand Out Prior manufacturing experience working within a unionized production environment. Direct experience developing shop floor documentation (SOE, labor standards, OMS). Hands-on experience with smart tooling (Atlas Copco, IR, Panasonic) or emerging technology (CVML, process automation, digital tools). Experience with line/process design, material presentation, cycles of imbalance, and visual management tools. If you are a hands-on engineer ready to take ownership of assembly operations for a global leader at up to $52/hr, we encourage you to apply immediately.

APPLY NOW

to join the assembly engineering team at Harvester Works!

Pay:

Up to $52.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person