Job Title:

Assembly Manufacturing Engineer Location:

Moline, IL 61265 (100% Onsite)

Pay Rate:

$37.00

•$40.00 per hour on W2

Duration:

12 Months Contract with Possibility of extension

Shift:

1st Shift | Monday

•Friday | 6:00 AM

•2:30 PM (Must be flexible for overtime, including daily 10-hour shifts and weekend support as needed) Job Summary We are seeking an action-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to support shop floor assembly operations within an agricultural equipment manufacturing facility in Moline, IL. In this front-line engineering role, you will troubleshoot real-time assembly line bottlenecks, maintain tooling and equipment uptime, and drive continuous improvement projects targeting safety, ergonomic improvements, scrap elimination, and cycle-time reduction. Working closely with wage production employees, tooling specialists, maintenance teams, and operations leadership in a collaborative union plant environment, you will optimize workstation layouts, implement smart torque tooling, maintain work instructions, and ensure assembly build rates are met.

Key Responsibilities Shop-Floor Tactical Support:

Respond directly to front-line calls to troubleshoot assembly issues, resolve mechanical fit variances, and eliminate production delays.

Tooling & Equipment Uptime:

Support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of assembly fixtures, carts, and DC electric torque tooling systems.

Process & Continuous Improvement:

Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives to enhance line safety, operator ergonomics, quality yield, and labor efficiency.

Standard Work & Line Balancing:

Author, maintain, and update Sequences of Events (SOE), work center layouts, and standard operating procedures (OMS).

Systems & Process Controls:

Utilize Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and SAP to process engineering changes, update routings, and track line performance metrics.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner effectively with hourly workforce operators and salaried staff to drive root-cause problem solving and process adherence.

Required Qualifications Education:

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

Experience:

1-3 years of experience supporting manufacturing operations directly on a production factory floor (union/UAW environment experience strongly preferred).

Assembly & Tooling Acumen:

Hands-on working knowledge of basic assembly tooling, fixtures, error-proofing (Poka-Yoke), and DC electric torque equipment.

Communication Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels, from hourly production workers to executive management.

Schedule Flexibility:

Ability to work 1st shift (6:00 AM

•2:30 PM) with flexibility to work daily overtime and occasional weekends based on production demand.

Note:

Candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders on a direct W2 basis. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, or automotive assembly. Experience with line balancing tools (e.g., Dynamic Line Balancing Tools

•DLBT) or routing authoring software (MP Planner, W Planner). Familiarity with incentive pay structures or continuous improvement pay plans (e.g., CIPP). Practical experience working with SAP and shop floor MES systems.

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 manufacturing engineering experience? Do you have 1-3 years of experience supporting production/assembly operations directly on a factory floor? Do you have experience working with basic assembly tooling, fixtures, and DC electric torque tools? Have you previously worked in a unionized (e.g., UAW) manufacturing facility? This position is 100% onsite in Moline, IL 61265 on 1st Shift (6:00 AM

•2:30 PM) and requires flexibility for daily/weekend overtime as needed. Can you meet this requirement? 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