Are you a quality-focused engineering professional with hands-on experience in manufacturing assembly and weld operations? As Cerebral Staffing, we are looking for a dedicated and proactive Quality Engineer (Weld / Assembly) to join our team supporting our client, John Deere, in East Moline, IL. If you are a continuous improvement advocate who excels at establishing process controls, resolving build issues, and driving operational excellence on the shop floor, we want to hear from you. QE Weld / Assembly - 1st Shift - John Deere Harvester Works This is a vital, long-term 2+ year contract opportunity paying up to $50/hr, including 2 Weeks of PTO. Serving as an Order Fulfillment Process (OFP) Quality Engineer at Harvester Works, you will drive closed-loop corrective actions, optimize tooling and process controls, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across weld and assembly lines.

Position Details & Compensation Pay Rate:

Up to $50/hr (W2).

Location:

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

Duration:

2+ Years.

Shift:

1st Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM).

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, with flexibility required for off-shifts and weekends as needed.

Benefits:

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

Visa Sponsorship:

Not available now or in the near future.

Core Responsibilities Continuous Improvement:

Identify and execute projects to improve shop floor safety, quality, efficiency, ergonomics, and cost performance.

Process Controls & Documentation:

Establish process controls, tooling, assembly methods, Operator Method Sheets (OMS), and control plans for current process revisions.

Closed-Loop Corrective Action:

Investigate, troubleshoot, and drive closed-loop corrective action for assembly and welding build issues.

Engineering Tools & Systems:

Utilize systems including SAP, MPPlanner, and JDAAT to manage and execute daily engineering deliverables.

Required Skills & Experience Manufacturing & Weld Knowledge:

Direct experience in manufacturing assembly, welding processes, and working in a production environment.

Technical Blueprint Literacy:

Proven ability to read engineering prints, CMM reports, and complex measurement data.

Shop Floor Documentation:

Practical experience with Sequence of Events (SOE), PFMEA, and Operator Method Sheets (OMS).

Cross-Functional Communication:

Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively alongside both wage and salaried personnel.

Education & Flexibility:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent work experience); willingness to work off-shifts and weekends when necessary. What Makes You Stand Out Experience using MPPlanner for SOE and OMS development. Expertise in closed-loop corrective action methodologies. Familiarity with JDAAT coding and MES systems (SAP, Ignition, etc.). Practical experience with torque tooling, AutoCAD, or Creo View software. Prior engineering experience within a unionized manufacturing environment. If you are a driven Quality Engineer ready to refine welding and assembly processes for an industry leader at up to $50/hr, we encourage you to apply immediately.

APPLY NOW

to join the engineering team at East Moline Harvester Works!

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

Work Location:

In person