Manufacturing Engineer I

• Weld
• 44921
• John Deere Contract role
• 4.5 1100 13th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244 $40
• $46 an hour
• Contract Apply with Indeed Are you a technically driven manufacturing engineer with strong welding and robotics expertise looking for your next high-impact role? As Cerebral Staffing, we are looking for a proactive and analytical Manufacturing Engineer I
• Weld to join our team supporting our client, John Deere, at Harvester Works in East Moline, IL.

If you excel at troubleshooting automated welding systems, optimizing production processes, and collaborating across the shop floor, we want to hear from you.

Position Title:

Manufacturing Engineer I

• Weld
• John Deere Harvester Works This is a stable, 1-year contract opportunity paying $46.

00/hr. In this role, you will serve as a Weld & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer within the Order Fulfillment Process (OFP), driving root-cause analysis, process optimization, and continuous improvement across welding operations.

Position Details & Compensation Pay Rate:

$46.00/hr (W2).

Location:

100% Onsite at Harvester Works (1100 13th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244).

Duration:

1 Year Contract.

Shift:

9:30 PM

• 6:00 AM (normal 8-hour shift; scheduled overtime occurs on the front end of the shift).

Schedule:

Off-shift / overnight schedule with flexibility for weekends and overtime as business needs require.

Safety Gear:

Standard manufacturing shop floor PPE / metatarsal safety footwear required.

Interview Process:

1-hour Microsoft Teams interview.

Core Responsibilities Root-Cause Investigation:

Gather and analyze production data to diagnose and resolve welding defects and process bottlenecks in assigned departments.

Process & Tooling Documentation:

Establish and maintain routings, pay standards, floor layouts, weld tooling, weldment costs, operator method sheets, and control plans.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify and execute cost-reduction, quality, safety, and ergonomic enhancements across welding operations.

Engineering Systems Management:

Utilize

PDM, SAP, MP

Planner, and Creo daily to execute and document manufacturing engineering functions.

Required Skills & Experience Welding & Automation Foundation:

Practical knowledge of welding processes (MIG or laser welding) alongside Fanuc robotics and welding automation systems.

Engineering Background:

Formal education or hands-on work experience in Engineering (Bachelor's degree in an Engineering/Technology discipline with a welding emphasis preferred; equivalent on-the-job experience considered).

Communication & Time Management:

Excellent communicator able to collaborate effectively with union employees, peer engineers, and supervisors while managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Technical & Software Literacy:

General understanding of Creo, AutoCAD, or other 3D modeling software, plus engineering databases such as SAP and Kotem.

Schedule Flexibility:

Willingness and ability to work off-shifts and weekends as needed. What Makes You Stand Out Specialized background or formal education in Welding Engineering.

• Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Fanuc robotic welding applications.
• Familiarity with Lincoln/Miller MIG welding equipment and laser welding technologies.
• Experience with production line/process design, material presentation, line balancing, and assembly mistake-proofing tooling.

If you are a problem-solving weld engineer ready to make an immediate impact at John Deere Harvester Works for $46.00/hr, apply today to join our team!

Pay:

$40.00

• $46.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance

Work Location:

In person