Manufacturing Engineer I - Weld

EPITEC; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

80 Hours PTO

Job summary

EPITEC in Davenport, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focusing on welding operations. The role supports both manual and automated welding, including Fanuc robotic systems, to keep production uptime high and processes efficient.

This onsite, weekend night shift position requires hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and ownership of production support tasks with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with manual welding and robotic/ automated welding systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for automated and manual manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations to maintain uptime, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Assist operators, maintenance personnel, and salaried staff in resolving production and manufacturing issues.
• Troubleshoot MES (Manufacturing Execution System) issues affecting production.
• Troubleshoot automated and manual welding processes.
• Support robotic welding systems and associated manufacturing equipment.
• Train operators on manufacturing processes, welding processes, and equipment.
• Support the implementation and execution of new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Develop, update, and maintain manufacturing process documentation.
• Identify issues within existing manufacturing processes and support corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing engineering projects.
• Support feasibility testing and implementation of proposed engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, contractors, operators, and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Follow up on work tickets, assigned action items, and team communications.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Manual Welding

Robotic Welding

Welding Automation

Fanuc Robotics

MES Troubleshooting

Manufacturing Process Troubleshooting

Continuous Improvement

Production Support

Process Documentation

Engineering Testing

Engineering Implementation

Technical Operations Support

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

JOB ORDER – Manufacturing Engineer

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer / Welding Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Davenport, IA 52809

Pay Rate: $41/hour

Benefits: Medical Benefits + 80 Hours of PTO

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Shift: Weekend Night Shift

Schedule: Saturday, Sunday, Monday | 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Overtime: May be requested based on production needs

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Safety Requirements: Metatarsal safety boots required

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer will support welding and manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This position will work directly with production operators, maintenance teams, and salaried staff to troubleshoot manufacturing issues, maintain production uptime, and improve operational processes.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing engineer with experience supporting both manual and automated welding processes. Experience with robotic welding systems, particularly Fanuc robotics, is strongly preferred. This individual must be comfortable working independently during an off-shift schedule and taking ownership of production support activities with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations to maintain uptime, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Assist operators, maintenance personnel, and salaried staff in resolving production and manufacturing issues.
• Troubleshoot MES (Manufacturing Execution System) issues affecting production.
• Troubleshoot automated and manual welding processes.
• Support robotic welding systems and associated manufacturing equipment.
• Train operators on manufacturing processes, welding processes, and equipment.
• Support the implementation and execution of new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Develop, update, and maintain manufacturing process documentation.
• Identify issues within existing manufacturing processes and support corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing engineering projects.
• Support feasibility testing and implementation of proposed engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, contractors, operators, and maintenance personnel as needed.
• Follow up on work tickets, assigned action items, and team communications.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education.
• Experience with manual welding systems and processes.
• Experience with robotic or automated welding systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for automated and manual manufacturing processes.
• Strong documentation and process documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team environment.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, changing, or fast-paced production situations.
• Ability to follow up on work tickets, action items, and production-related communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fanuc robotic welding experience.
• Hands-on experience supporting welding automation in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment during active production.
• Manufacturing engineering experience within fabrication, welding, or heavy-equipment production environments.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement and manufacturing process implementation.

Key Skills

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manual Welding
• Robotic Welding
• Welding Automation
• Fanuc Robotics
• MES Troubleshooting
• Manufacturing Process Troubleshooting
• Continuous Improvement
• Production Support
• Process Documentation
• Engineering Testing
• Engineering Implementation
• Technical Operations Support
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook

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