Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

Kelly Services; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Cross-functional collaboration

Professional development

Competitive pay

Job summary

Kelly Services seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I - Assembly in Davenport, IA to join a premier manufacturing client. You will plan, coordinate, and implement manufacturing engineering work across projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to boost production efficiency and quality.

The role offers a first shift with overtime opportunities; a bachelor’s degree and strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills are required to drive continuous improvement and deliver practical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Knowledge of engineering technology, design, development, testing and implementation.
• Familiar with business requirements analysis, project schedule management, and contract management.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and perform manufacturing engineering work for projects within established guidelines.
• Support analysis and specification of methods, processes, plant, machinery, and equipment.
• Contribute to feasibility testing and validate engineering solutions.
• Assist in drafting engineering standards and evaluating effectiveness.
• Perform inspections to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers as primary contact within contract plans.
• Identify and address shortcomings through change management programs.
• Support product development by analyzing customer needs and delivering solutions.
• Participate in project management to achieve goals.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Analytical skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving.

We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I - Assembly to work at a premier manufacturing client in Davenport, IA. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $42 per hour

Shift: 1st Shift - 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, OT hours if requested - between 5-8 hours

Why you should apply to be Manufacturing Engineer I - Assembly:

• Competitive pay rate with opportunities for overtime.
• Join a reputable and industry-leading manufacturing environment.
• Gain hands‑on experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Enhance your career with continuous learning and professional development.
• Work on projects that make a real impact on production efficiency and quality.

What’s a typical day as Manufacturing Engineer I - Assembly? You’ll be:

• Planning, coordinating, and performing manufacturing engineering work for projects or processes within established guidelines.
• Supporting the analysis and specification of methods, process steps, plant, machinery, and equipment to continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes.
• Contributing to feasibility testing and validating proposed engineering solutions.
• Assisting in drafting engineering standards and specifications and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Performing inspections under supervision to ensure quality and regulatory compliance, and recommending remedial actions as needed.
• Coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers, acting as a primary point of contact within established contract management plans.
• Identifying and addressing shortcomings in existing processes and procedures through established change management programs.
• Supporting product development and engineering activities by analyzing customer needs and delivering solutions.
• Participating in project management activities to achieve specific goals.
• Engaging in ongoing education and professional development to stay current with industry best practices.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level in Engineering or a related field (required).
• Possess knowledge and skills in engineering technology, design, development, testing, and implementation.
• Are familiar with business requirements analysis, project schedule management, technical operations support, health and safety, and contract management.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
• Are detail‑oriented with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Are eligible to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship (now or in the future).

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly’s general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly®

As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the 440,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance, and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.