ME Weld

• John Deere Contract Role
• 1334776 Cerebral Staffing, LLC
• 4.

5 East Moline, IL Job Details Full-time | Contract Up to $42 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Industrial automation Robotic welding 3D modeling software Fanuc SAP PDM software 3D modeling Full Job Description Are you a hands-on Welding or Manufacturing Engineer who excels at root-cause weld troubleshooting, programming Fanuc robotic weld cells, and optimizing high-volume assembly lines on off-shifts? Do you bring strong technical expertise in MIG or laser welding processes, proficiency in 3D CAD and SAP, and the communication skills needed to partner seamlessly with union welders, supervisors, and engineering teams? As Cerebral Staffing , we are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer

• Weld (ME Weld) to join our team supporting our client, John Deere Harvester Works , in East Moline, IL . Whether you bring a Bachelor's degree in Welding/Manufacturing Engineering or extensive on-the-job experience in robotic weld automation, fixture tooling, and process engineering, we want to hear from you. Manufacturing Engineer
• Weld
• John Deere Harvester Works (East Moline, IL) This is a high-visibility, long-term 1+ year contract opportunity paying up to $42/hr , including 1 week of PTO and full health benefits. Operating 100% onsite on 3rd Shift (9:30 PM
• 6:00 AM, Monday
• Friday, with scheduled overtime occurring at the front of the shift and weekend flexibility as needed) in East Moline, IL, this role supports Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) weld and assembly operations—resolving welding defects, maintaining routings and control plans, and programming/troubleshooting Fanuc robotic welding systems.

Position Details & Compensation Pay Rate:

Up to $42/hr (W2) .

Location:

100% Onsite at John Deere Harvester Works ( East Moline, IL ).

Duration:

1+ Years (Providing solid contract stability).

Shift & Hours:

3rd Shift (9:30 PM

• 6:00 AM, standard 8-hour shift; scheduled overtime occurs at the front of the shift, with weekend coverage as production demands).

Benefits:

1 Week PTO , Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and Referral Bonuses.

Interview Format:

1-hour virtual interview via Microsoft Teams.

Visa Sponsorship:

Not available now or in the near future for this position.

Core Responsibilities Weld Troubleshooting & Root-Cause Analysis:

Investigate, gather, and analyze production data to identify and resolve root causes of MIG, laser, and robotic welding defects across supported departments.

Manufacturing Standards & Documentation:

Establish and maintain routings, pay standards, plant layouts, weld tooling, weldment costs, operator method sheets, and control plans. Continuous Improvement (CI): Identify and execute cost reduction, weld quality, workplace safety, and ergonomic improvements for factory welding operations.

Engineering Systems Execution:

Utilize enterprise engineering tools and databases including

PDM , SAP , MP

Planner , and PTC Creo to perform daily manufacturing engineering functions.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology (emphasis in Welding preferred) OR equivalent on-the-job manufacturing/welding engineering work experience.

Welding & Automation Knowledge:

Solid working knowledge of industrial welding processes ( MIG or laser welding ) and Fanuc robotics / welding automation systems.

Software & Systems:

General understanding of PTC Creo , AutoCAD, or comparable 3D modeling software, plus experience with engineering tools/databases ( SAP , PDM, Kotem, etc.).

Communication & Time Management:

Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with UAW union employees, supervisors, and peer engineers; proven ability to manage multiple high-priority issues concurrently.

Shift Flexibility:

100% onsite availability in East Moline, IL ( 3rd

Shift:

9:30 PM

• 6:00 AM ; front-end overtime and weekend flexibility).

Preferred / Standout

Qualifications Formal education or specialized experience in Welding Engineering and manufacturing weld tooling/facilities. Hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Fanuc robotic welding applications. Practical experience with Lincoln/Miller MIG welding equipment and Laser Welding systems. Background in line/process design, material presentation, line balancing, and assembly mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) tooling.

APPLY NOW

to direct 3rd shift weld engineering operations, optimize robotic welding cells, and advance your manufacturing engineering career with John Deere !

Pay:

Up to $42.00 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