Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Fabrication
Location: Dubuque, IA
Shift: 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM); Overtime as required 

Pay Rate: $52/hr (W2 through KellyOCG for John Deere) 

Assignment Length:12 Months
Visa Sponsorship: Not available now or in the near future

Position Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer II, you will plan, coordinate, and perform manufacturing engineering work supporting machining, sheet metal, and tool design processes. You’ll collaborate in a team environment to develop and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and engineering solutions that align with safety, quality, cost, and project objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing requirements and define process steps, machinery, tooling, and equipment needed for production
• Design, develop, and continuously improve manufacturing processes and systems to meet cost and quality goals
• Develop engineering solutions and coordinate feasibility testing for process
  validation
• Prepare and apply technical engineering specifications and support engineering
  standards
• Inspect equipment, installations, and processes, recommending corrective actions as needed
• Identify shortcomings in existing processes and implement improvements using
  approved change management systems
• Coordinate activities with suppliers, subcontractors, and external partners per
  project plans
• Support product development by analyzing customer needs and delivering
  manufacturing solutions
• Manage engineering activities in accordance with project schedules, plans, and
  goals
• Provide technical support and guidance to others on engineering and knowledge
  management systems 

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering (machining, sheet metal fabrication, tooling, equipment, or related)
• Ability to develop, implement, test, and improve engineering designs and
  manufacturing solutions
• Experience with technical engineering specifications preparation and application
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, interpreting complex/conflicting
  information
• Project planning, prioritization, and time management skills
• Effective written and verbal communication for various audiences
• Confident decision-maker with accountability for commitments
• Knowledge of safe work practices, relevant regulations, and risk management
• Collaborative skills for working with production teams, suppliers, and contractors 

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience designing or improving machining, sheet metal, tooling, or related
  processes
• Proven ability to diagnose operational issues and implement engineering solutions
• Experience coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, or external partners
• Ability to design feasibility testing and assess engineering outcomes
• Skilled in creating technical specifications, documentation, and reports
• Familiarity with project management, contract management, costing, or budgeting
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to identify inefficiencies
• Aptitude for providing technical guidance and aligning stakeholders with diverse
  priorities 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline
• Equivalent education, training, or relevant professional experience will be
  considered