Manufacturing Engineer I - Weld

Epitec; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Epitec is seeking a Weld Engineer for an onsite, contract role in Moline, IL. The engineer will support welding operations, troubleshoot processes, and drive continuous improvement with production teams.

This position offers potential direct hire and requires 1–3 years in welding/quality engineering during a fully onsite shift. The role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing engineering, tooling enhancements, and process optimization to improve weld performance and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1–3 years in manufacturing, welding, or quality engineering.
• Experience with welding operations, fixtures, tooling, and process optimization.
• Exposure to quality initiatives within a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with line design, material presentation, and cycle balancing.
• Experience using engineering systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line welding ops support, for manual and robotic welds.
• Troubleshoot weld-related process, tooling and quality issues.
• Assist operators with quality concerns and manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering on process improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement of weld fixtures and tooling.
• Analyze line design, material presentation and cycle imbalances to boost productivity.
• Support order fulfillment activities and manufacturing data systems.

Skills

Welding processes

Manufacturing optimization

Continuous improvement

Quality engineering

Line & process design

Robotic welding (Fanuc)

Problem solving

Communication

Overtime availability

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Welding Engineering

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Equivalent work experience

Job description

Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Weld

Location: Moline, IL

Details: Contract with ongoing need, opportunity for direct hire, fully onsite role

Pay Rate: $40.00 – 43.00/hr. with benefit inclusions

1st shift – 6am – 2:30pm CST

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future

Job Summary

We are seeking a Weld Engineer to provide front-line support for welding operations within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on supporting production teams, resolving weld-related process and quality concerns, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with manufacturing engineering to enhance efficiency, tooling, and overall weld process performance. The position does not perform weld applications but serves as a key technical resource for welding operations, troubleshooting, and process support.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line support for welding operations, including manual and robotic weld processes.
• Respond to production line calls and troubleshoot weld-related process, tooling, and quality issues.
• Support operators with quality concerns and assist in resolving manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering teams on process improvements and operational projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to weld fixtures, tooling, efficiency, and process performance.
• Analyze line and process design, material presentation, and cycle imbalances to improve productivity.
• Support production operations within the order fulfillment process.
• Utilize engineering tools, systems, and databases to support manufacturing activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and process enhancements.
• Support quality initiatives and continuous monitoring of weld process performance.

Years of Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field – or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, welding, quality engineering, or a related engineering environment.

Skills Required

• Knowledge of manufacturing and welding processes.
• Experience supporting production operations, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of weld fixtures, tooling, tool design, and manufacturing process optimization.
• Quality engineering experience or experience supporting quality initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of line and process design, material presentation, cycle balancing, and manufacturing management tools.
• Experience using engineering systems, databases, and technical tools.
• Familiarity with robotic welding systems, preferably Fanuc.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance concepts and manufacturing facilities support.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as business needs require.

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